Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting animals! From invertebrates to dolphins, there are a number of different creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
- Bugville – Original CMA Level 2
Asian Forest Scorpion
Asian Forest Scorpion
- AVERAGE SIZE
- Up to 5″ long
- HABITAT
- high humidity and warm temperatures of the tropical rainforests, dark damp areas under rocks, logs, and dense vegetation
- RANGE
- Tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia
- DIET
- Live insects such as crickets, mealworms, and roaches, small lizards, frogs – they are opportunistic feeders
Photo credit: Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
INVASIVE SPECIES
Conservation Efforts:
While currently listed as “Not Evaluated” by the IUCN, Asian forest scorpions are still at risk because of the illegal pet trade. Due to their relatively docile nature, this species is the most common scorpion kept as a pet. However, the over-collection of wild specimens can substantially affect their populations.
How You Can Help:
When choosing a new pet, make informed choices based on what you can care for and where these animals come from. You can help Asian forest scorpions by leaving them in the wild rather than having them as pets.