Atari
Desert Hairy Scorpion Ambassador
Male
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Donated by a herpetologist
About Atari
Atari was donated by a herpetologist.
Description
These scorpions are commonly yellow with a dark top and crab-like pinchers, its body is covered in brown hairs to help in sensing vibrations on the ground. They can grow around 5.5 to 6 inches.
Habitat
They are commonly found in low-elevation valleys or places like the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. They are found in western parts of Arizona, southern Nevada and California, and southwestern parts of Utah. They prosper in dry and hot climates.
Range
Native to Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and California.
Life Span
They are the longest living species of scorpion, in the wild they can survive between 7 and 10 years and in captivity they can live up to 25 years.
Prey / Food
They can eat insects like spiders and centipedes as well as other small scorpions and small vertebrates.
Babies / Nests
The Desert Hairy Scorpion has no specific breeding season, they are dormant in winter so it’s unlikely that mating happens during that time. These creatures breed live young that after birth climb on the females back until they are old enough to live independently or after their first molting. These scorpions are not considered adults until they are 4 years old but are considered independent usually between 1-3 weeks by their mother.
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