- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Arachnida
- Order: Scorpiones
- Family: Hormuridae
- Sub Family:
- Genus: Opisthacanthus
- Species: madagascariensis
Scorpions: Opisthacanthus madagascariensis - Madagascar Black Scorpion
Taxonomic Classification
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Care Sheet
Opisthacanthus madagascariensis are found in tropical and subtropical forests of West and south west Madagascar.
Top soil substrate is best, with plenty of hides like rocks, logs and leaf litter.
Temperature: 23-28°c
Humidity: 60%
Diet: small/medium sized Crickets
