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Continue ShoppingSonoran desert Tailless Whip Scorpion- Paraphrynus carolynae- Unsexed
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / Crevice Dweller
- Adult size
- Body ~2.5 inches; whip legs 12+ inches
- Temperament
- 100% harmless and endlessly captivating. Calm, curious, and unlike anything else in the invertebrate hobby.
Keeper notes
100% harmless. Gentle and curious. Can be handled with care.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Paraphrynus carolynae
- Common Name
- Sonoran Desert Tailless Whip Scorpion
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Origin
- USA (southern Arizona, SE California), Mexico (Sonora)
- Habitat
- Semi-arid desert / Rock crevices / Cave walls
- Display Appeal
- Very High (novelty)
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Southwestern USA / Mexico
Adult size: 12+ inch span
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Arboreal — desert rock faces / cave entrances
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Paraphrynus carolynae — commonly known as the Paraphrynus carolynae — is a New World arboreal species with a natural range spanning Southwestern USA / Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 12+ inch span, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F with 50–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
This is our favorite invertebrate at Micro Wilderness.
C.A. Tailless whip scorpions are a communal, charismatic and very interesting creature to watch. These are field collected from Arizona.
Care guidance
House in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure sized for climbing. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F and humidity at 50–65%. Set up vertical rock/cork with cork bark and secure anchor points — this species loves to web and establish a home territory high in the enclosure.