Vaejovis carolinianus
Vaejovis • Vaejovidae
A small, dark, cool-climate scorpion native to the southeastern U.S. Appalachians — hardy, undemanding, and comfortable at ordinary room temperatures (mid-60s to low-80s°F), which makes it one of the easier beginner scorpions. Give it a couple of inches of lightly moist soil and leaf litter with flat rocks and bark to hide under and a small water dish; it takes crickets, mealworms, and termites. Communal-tolerant with space, though it may cannibalize smaller specimens. Venom is mild, but it's quicker to sting than most hobby species — kept hands-off.
Temperature
65-80°F
Humidity
50-70%
Prey size: crickets, roaches
Type
scansorial
Adult Size
~1.5 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Southeastern United States (Appalachian region)
Temperament
prone to sting for its size; otherwise unassuming
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