Mastigoproctus floridanus
Mastigoproctus • Thelyphonidae
The Florida member of the giant-vinegaroon complex — care follows Mastigoproctus giganteus: a deep (4-6 inch) burrowable substrate kept moist below with a drier surface, cork-bark hides, leaf litter, and a water dish, at 72-85°F and ~65-80% humidity. No venom and no sting; its only defense is a harmless acetic-acid (vinegar) spray — keep it out of your eyes. Docile, long-lived, a great display species.
Temperature
72-85°F
Humidity
65-80%
Prey size: crickets, roaches
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
up to 3.5 in body (plus tail)
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Florida, southeastern USA
Temperament
docile; sprays acetic acid if pressed
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