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Buthacus arenicola, (Simon, 1885)

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Family: Buthidae, (C.L. Koch, 1837)

Genus: Buthacus, (Birula, 1908)



Distribution: 

  • Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia.


Natural Habitat:

  • Sandy and rocky deserts or in semi-arid stepp areas.


Natural climate:


Size:

  • 5,2cm-5,5cm.


Pectinal tooth count:

  • Male: 27-31.

  • Female: 21-25.


Breeding:

  • Male adult: 7. instar.

  • Female adult: 7. instar -> (Reach adulthood in about 1 year).

  • Size of litter: Until 24.

  • Gestation time: 4-5 months.

  • Solitaire!


Conclusion:

  • Very venomous and aggressive.

  • Dug under stones, but also places small caves.

  • Females eat young (i1) immediately in case of disturbance.

  • Breeding and mating easy to medium.









References:

1. Wikipedia:Buthacus 2. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS ON THE GENUS BUTHACUS BIRULA, 1908 (SCORPIONES, BUTHIDAE), WITH A DESCRIPTION OF ONE NEW SPECIES AND TWO NEW SUBSPECIES by Wilson R. Lourenço



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