Temperature 70 to 80 degrees F. Humidity High. Two mistings per week. This species will drink from a shallow, wide water dish. Temperament Docile to Semi-Aggressive. Housing 5 to 10-gallon tank.
Floor space is more important than height.
Substrate Damp potting soil, with moss, and maybe vermiculite, about 3 to 6 inches deep. Rocks should be added for burrowing, and a place to hide. Although most people are not affected by this species, some people may be allergic to the venom, or just more sensitive, making it a dangerous situation. This is one of the reasons that people should not handle this scorpion. Affects of this scorpions' natural defenses may vary between people.