Vietnamese Asian Forest Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Heterometrus silenus). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
The biggest, blackest scorpion in the tank, and a total pushover
Heterometrus silenus, the Vietnamese Asian Forest Scorpion, is a heavy-bodied tropical burrower from Vietnam and neighboring parts of Southeast Asia. Glossy black armor and broad, crushing pincers on a body that pushes past 4 inches. Those claws are the real weapon here, built for gripping and crushing rather than a dangerous sting. Once confused in the trade with H. petersii, this is the classic big forest scorpion done right.
All that menace comes wrapped in a calm temperament and a mild, bee-sting venom, which makes it a beginner-friendly large scorpion once you get past the intimidating size. Care is straightforward: humid substrate deep enough to burrow, plus tropical warmth. It fits a beginner keeper who wants a substantial display scorpion and understands that pinches and stings are still real risks, but it is a display animal, not a handling one. The care guide has the full build and the boundaries.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
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The quick read on this fella
From our Vietnamese Asian Forest Scorpion care guide. Read the full guide
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Vietnamese Asian Forest Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Heterometrus silenus). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
The biggest, blackest scorpion in the tank, and a total pushover
Heterometrus silenus, the Vietnamese Asian Forest Scorpion, is a heavy-bodied tropical burrower from Vietnam and neighboring parts of Southeast Asia. Glossy black armor and broad, crushing pincers on a body that pushes past 4 inches. Those claws are the real weapon here, built for gripping and crushing rather than a dangerous sting. Once confused in the trade with H. petersii, this is the classic big forest scorpion done right.
All that menace comes wrapped in a calm temperament and a mild, bee-sting venom, which makes it a beginner-friendly large scorpion once you get past the intimidating size. Care is straightforward: humid substrate deep enough to burrow, plus tropical warmth. It fits a beginner keeper who wants a substantial display scorpion and understands that pinches and stings are still real risks, but it is a display animal, not a handling one. The care guide has the full build and the boundaries.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
Heterometrus silenus · Spice 2: Beginner. Larger tropical terrestrial setup for a 4-5 in adult, with 4-6 in of burrowable substrate. Burrow Buddy: juvenile grow-out only; move up once space or substrate depth becomes limiting. Baby Buddy: small instars only, with escape-proof ventilation.
Heterometrus silenus
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A large, heavy-bodied tropical forest burrower with powerful pincers and real defensive potential. This wild-caught adult needs deep moist substrate, a secure retreat, and single housing: display only.
| Temp | 75-82°F, stable room warmth |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80% with cross ventilation; deep moist, top drier |
| Setup | Tropical burrowing terrestrial |
| Substrate | 4-6 in moist soil/coco, leaf litter, cork cover |
| Feeding | Cultured crickets/roaches every 7-14 days |
| Handling | No handling, powerful pinch and sting risk |
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
Heterometrus silenus
Keeper Snapshot: A large, heavy-bodied tropical forest burrower with powerful pincers and real defensive potential. This wild-caught adult needs deep moist substrate, a secure retreat, and single housing: display only.
| Temperature | 75-82°F, stable room warmth |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80% with cross ventilation; deep moist, top drier |
| Setup Type | Tropical burrowing terrestrial |
| Substrate | 4-6 in moist soil/coco, leaf litter, cork cover |
| Feeding | Cultured crickets/roaches every 7-14 days |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 2: Beginner |
| Handling | No handling, powerful pinch and sting risk |
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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