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Continue ShoppingHeterometrus cyaneus - Unsexed - Asian Blue Forest Scorpion
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Semi-fossorial
- Adult size
- 4–5 inches
- Temperament
- Visually commanding and active — one of the most striking display invertebrates in the hobby.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Heterometrus cyaneus
- Common Name
- Asian Blue Forest Scorpion
- World Type
- Old World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Philippines (Southeast Asia)
- Habitat
- Tropical forest — high humidity, under bark and logs
- Display Appeal
- Exceptional — metallic iridescent body; vivid blue-green UV fluorescence
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: South / Southeast Asia
Adult size: 4–6 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial — tropical forest floor / burrows
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Heterometrus cyaneus — commonly known as the Asian Blue Forest Scorpion — is a Old World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning South / Southeast Asia. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F with 75–85% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Heterometrus cyaneus, the Asian blue forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.
H. cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in). These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. The body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain, but without further consequences.
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–85°F and 75–85% humidity. Provide deep moist 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.