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Sonoran desert Tailless Whip Scorpion- Paraphrynus carolynae- Unsexed

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Sonoran desert Tailless Whip Scorpion- Paraphrynus carolynae- Unsexed

  • $49.99
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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Paraphrynus carolynae
Common Name
Sonoran Desert Tailless Whip Scorpion
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Arboreal / Crevice Dweller
Temperament
100% harmless and endlessly captivating. Calm, curious, and unlike anything else in the invertebrate hobby.
Adult Size
Body ~2.5 inches; whip legs 12+ inches
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Origin
USA (southern Arizona, SE California), Mexico (Sonora)
Keeper Level
Intermediate
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

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

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.

Keeper Notes

100% harmless. Gentle and curious. Can be handled with care.

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.

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