Euscorpius candiota

Euscorpius candiota are a small species of Euscorpius found on the island of Crete in Greece, they are a small species of scorpion. Can be suitable for beginners because of the lack of potent venom small size even when adult. Best to keep in a lightly humid enclosure, with cork bark to hide in.

Captive Care

📏Enclosure Size:

A small terrarium (e.g., 10"x10"x10") is sufficient for a single Euscorpius 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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🕳️Hiding Spots:

Provide cork bark, small caves, or half-buried rocks to offer shelter. _______________________________________

🌡️Temperature:

Keep between 20-24°C, A small heat mat on one side of the enclosure can help regulate warmth. _______________________________________

💧Humidity:

Requires moderate humidity levels (60%). Mist every few days

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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 pinhead crickets, small roaches, or fruit flies. _______________________________________

⏰Feeding Schedule:

Feed once every week or two.

STATS

LATIN NAME:

• Euscorpius candiota

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COMMON NAME:

• Cretan Wood Scorpion

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TEMPERATURE:

• 20°- 25°

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TEMPERAMENT:

• Docile

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HUMIDITY:

• 70%

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COMMUNAL:

• 2/5

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SIZE:

• Up to 4cm

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ECOLOGY:

• Semi-Arboreal

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SUBSTRATE:

• Top Soil

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ORIGIN:

• Crete, Greece

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