Australian Marbled Scorpion

My little marbled scorpion arrived today safe and sound.

Australian marbled scorpion.

Scorpions are found right across australia and different species inhabit different areas. Little marbled scorpions are found throughout southern australia and are one of only three species that is found in melbourne. First aid for a sting is to apply a cold pack and to seek medical aid if pain persists. He explored his new home and found a nice little crevice behind a rock to hide under.

1 5 4cm this little mottled scorpion is currently found throughout southern australia and probably represents several species. Australian scorpions are shy small and only mildly venomous and they are a very easy pet to look after. It is also a good idea to try to catch the scorpion and have it identified. It s found exclusively in the gullies of the flinders ranges and surrounds in sa where it lives in shallow scrapes that it constructs under rocks.

I hope that you found these facts interesting and learned something new. They can be found under bark in leaf litter under piles of rocks or logs and can even wander into people s houses sometimes. A small slender species that is found under tree bark or on the ground under rocks and in leaf litter and sometimes in houses across. Australian scorpions can give a painful sting which can cause inflammation and pain for several hours.

One of australia s largest and most spectacular scorpion species. Mainly associated with gum forests it is known to occasionally enter people s houses. Marbled scorpion lychas marmoreus. The black rock scorpion the rainforest scorpion and the desert scorpion are three species which are for sale at kellyville pets.

I will 100 be back to buy again. He was very active and packed extremely well in his little cup. Marbled scorpions are only about 3 centimetres long and the ones most likely to make their way into homes supplied.