Chaerilus cimrmani

Chaerilus
cimrmani

Chaerilus scorpions belong to the Chaerilidae family and are generally small, secretive, and quite docile. Generally these scorpions thrive in damp environments. Chaerilus scorpions can exhibit thanatos, a behavior characterized by death-feigning, which serves as an antipredator strategy to evade threats.

HABITAT

🌍Geographic Range:

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically described from regions in Vietnam, particularly the northern mountainous areas.

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Elevation

Often found at higher elevations, usually in humid, forested mountain regions.

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🌳Natural Environment:

Prefers moist tropical or subtropical forests.
Often found under rotting logs, leaf litter, or stones
Thrives in shaded, cool microhabitats with high humidity and stable temperatures

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Substrate:

Typically rich in decaying organic matter, moss, and moist soil, which helps them stay hydrated and protected from temperature swings.

Captive Care

📏Enclosure Size:

A small terrarium (e.g., 10"x10"x10") is sufficient for a single Chaerilus scorpion.

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🌱Substrate:

Use a mix of coco fiber and top soil or any other tropical soils that absorb moisture well to mimic their natural habitat. A depth of 2-3 inches allows burrowing.

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🌬️Ventilation:

Maintain high humidity, decrease ventilation.

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🌡️Temperature:

Keep between 20-25°C, A small heat mat on one side of the enclosure can help regulate warmth.

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💧Humidity:

Requires moderate to high humidity levels (70-80%). Regular misting is recommended.

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🥣Water Source:

A small bottle cap sized dish filled with fresh water or occasional misting is sufficient.

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🐛Food:

Small live prey such as crickets or fruit flies. Alternatively, you can leave larger pre-killed prey for them to scavenge.

STATS

LATIN NAME:

• Chaerilus cimrmani

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COMMON NAME:

• Thailand Black Scorpion

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TEMPERATURE

• 20°- 25°

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TEMPERAMENT:

• Calm & Uses thanatosis

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HUMIDITY:

• 80%

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COMMUNAL:

• 4/5

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SIZE:

• Up to 5cm

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ECOLOGY:

• Terrestrial

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SUBSTRATE:

• Soil that holds humidity

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ORIGIN:

• Thailand, Phetburi & Trang provinces

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