Hadrurus arizonensis, Desert Hairy Scorpion, lg

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2.5-3”

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Hadrurus arizonensis
Common Name: Desert Hairy Scorpion
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Fossorial
Temperament: Visually commanding and active — one of the most striking display invertebrates in the hobby.
Adult Size: Up to 5.5 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Origin: Sonoran and Mojave Deserts (Arizona, Utah, California, Baja California)
Keeper Level: Intermediate
Habitat: Arid desert — burrowing in sandy/rocky lowland soils
Display Appeal: Outstanding — brilliant yellow-green UV fluorescence; dramatic against sandy body

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: Southwestern USA / Mexico

Adult size: 4–5.5 inches

Keeper level: Intermediate to Advanced

Terrestrial / Fossorial — desert / arid scrubland

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 80–95°F and 30–50% humidity. Provide deep dry desert substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Hadrurus arizonensis — commonly known as the Desert Hairy Scorpion lg — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Southwestern USA / Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–5.5 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 80–95°F with 30–50% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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