Heterometrus laevigatus, commonly known as the Thai Forest Scorpion, is a dark, glossy member of the Asian forest scorpion group, historically associated with Thailand. Often confused with similar species such as Heterometrus longimanus & Heterometrus laoticus, which gives credit to it's more rarity among other Heterometrus scorpions. Rarely encountered under a confidently established identification, this scorpion has a particularly complex taxonomic history.
The species Heterometrus laevigatus has “gone from valid → synonym → valid again → dubious” over the last 150 years. Currently, its status remains unresolved, pending further morphological and molecular studies.
Heterometrus laevigatus
Care Data - Heterometrus laevigatus
Latin Name: Heterometrus laevigatus
Common Name: Thai Forest Scorpion
Temperature: 23°- 28°
Humidity: 80%
Communal: Yes 4/5
Ecology: Fossorial/ Terrestrial
Substrate: Tropical substrate that can hold a burrow.
Origin: Tropical rainforests of Thailand
