Scorpion
This fella needs ground cover and diggable depth first, so the best checkout pair is a deep Buddy with a starter hide.
Hardy beginner pick with simple care. Pair with the matched habitat kit and the printable care guide.
A jewel-toned little tank from the desert Southwest
Diplocentrus spitzeri, the Ruby Rock Scorpion, is a stocky, heavy-bodied scorpion in a gorgeous deep ruby-to-red-brown, native to the rocky desert canyons of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. Compact, broad-clawed, and built low to the ground: a desert species with real presence at a manageable size.
It is a Diplocentrus, which means reduced venom and a calm streak: a great display scorpion for someone who wants something distinctive without buthid danger. Stings are localized and mild, but it is still not a handling animal; it would much rather be wedged under a flat rock with a slightly humid corner nearby. Easygoing, beautiful, and not what everyone else has.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Diplocentrus spitzeri - Spice 2 — Beginner. Baby Buddy — for 2i–3i instars (escape-proof ventilation only); Burrow Buddy — for larger juveniles and adults; a full-grown adult appreciates a roomier floor and a bit more depth than the bare minimum
Diplocentrus spitzeri
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A stocky semi-arid scorpion that loves to dig deep, then hide under bark — hardy and room-temperature friendly, adults about 3–4 inches with mild venom.
| Temp | 70–90°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-60%) |
| Setup | Semi-arid burrowing terrestrial (deep substrate + bark hides) |
| Substrate | Deep (3–4 in+) packable coco/sand/peat or topsoil mix to burrow in — dry on top, faintly moist down low; plus bark slabs to hide under |
| Feeding | Small prey weekly |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Diplocentrus spitzeri
Keeper Snapshot: A stocky semi-arid scorpion that loves to dig deep, then hide under bark — hardy and room-temperature friendly, adults about 3–4 inches with mild venom.
| Temperature | 70–90°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-60%) |
| Setup Type | Semi-arid burrowing terrestrial (deep substrate + bark hides) |
| Substrate | Deep (3–4 in+) packable coco/sand/peat or topsoil mix to burrow in — dry on top, faintly moist down low; plus bark slabs to hide under |
| Feeding | Small prey weekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 2 — Beginner |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
A jewel-toned little tank from the desert Southwest
Diplocentrus spitzeri, the Ruby Rock Scorpion, is a stocky, heavy-bodied scorpion in a gorgeous deep ruby-to-red-brown, native to the rocky desert canyons of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. Compact, broad-clawed, and built low to the ground: a desert species with real presence at a manageable size.
It is a Diplocentrus, which means reduced venom and a calm streak: a great display scorpion for someone who wants something distinctive without buthid danger. Stings are localized and mild, but it is still not a handling animal; it would much rather be wedged under a flat rock with a slightly humid corner nearby. Easygoing, beautiful, and not what everyone else has.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Diplocentrus spitzeri - Spice 2 — Beginner. Baby Buddy — for 2i–3i instars (escape-proof ventilation only); Burrow Buddy — for larger juveniles and adults; a full-grown adult appreciates a roomier floor and a bit more depth than the bare minimum
Diplocentrus spitzeri
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A stocky semi-arid scorpion that loves to dig deep, then hide under bark — hardy and room-temperature friendly, adults about 3–4 inches with mild venom.
| Temp | 70–90°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-60%) |
| Setup | Semi-arid burrowing terrestrial (deep substrate + bark hides) |
| Substrate | Deep (3–4 in+) packable coco/sand/peat or topsoil mix to burrow in — dry on top, faintly moist down low; plus bark slabs to hide under |
| Feeding | Small prey weekly |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Diplocentrus spitzeri
Keeper Snapshot: A stocky semi-arid scorpion that loves to dig deep, then hide under bark — hardy and room-temperature friendly, adults about 3–4 inches with mild venom.
| Temperature | 70–90°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-60%) |
| Setup Type | Semi-arid burrowing terrestrial (deep substrate + bark hides) |
| Substrate | Deep (3–4 in+) packable coco/sand/peat or topsoil mix to burrow in — dry on top, faintly moist down low; plus bark slabs to hide under |
| Feeding | Small prey weekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 2 — Beginner |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
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