Blue Asian Forest Scorpion Explained In 2 Minutes: How It Differs from Heterometrus spinifer скачать в хорошем качестве

Blue Asian Forest Scorpion Explained In 2 Minutes: How It Differs from Heterometrus spinifer

🟤 Asian Forest Scorpion Scientific name: Heterometrus spp. (commonly H. longimanus, H. spinifer, H. petersii) Key traits • Color: Jet black to dark brown (can look glossy) • Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) • Claws (pedipalps): Thick, powerful, rounded • Temperament: Defensive but usually calm if undisturbed • Venom: Mild to moderate (comparable to a bee sting for most people) • Lifestyle: Terrestrial, burrowing, forest floor species • Humidity needs: High (70–80%) Notes • One of the most common pet scorpions • Relies more on strong pincers than venom • Longer lifespan (6–8+ years) ⸻ 🔵 Blue Asian Scorpion Scientific name: Often Heterometrus cyaneus (sometimes H. silenus misidentified) Key traits • Color: Black with a metallic blue or purple sheen (especially under light) • Size: Slightly smaller on average, 4–5 inches • Claws: A bit slimmer and longer than standard forest scorpions • Temperament: More defensive and quicker to strike • Venom: Mild to moderate (slightly stronger reaction reported by some keepers) • Lifestyle: Terrestrial, less inclined to deep burrowing • Humidity needs: High (70–80%) Notes • The “blue” color is mostly light reflection, not true blue pigment • Less common in the pet trade • Can be more reactive than typical forest scorpions Same genus, different species/variants • Asian Forest Scorpions are generally calmer and better for keepers • Blue Asian Scorpions stand out visually but can be more defensive Blue Asian Scorpions stand out visually but can be more defensive