The red crocodile-backed scorpion (Latin name: Hottentotta hottentotta), also known as the Congo red crocodile-backed scorpion, is native to the semi-desert area of the Congo, Africa, with a ferocious temperament and strong toxicity. Like other crocodile-backed scorpions, there are concave and convex lines on the back like crocodile fish, but it is more obvious than other species, and the body color changes greatly, ranging from brown, dark Red and dark purple, the color of the young scorpion is more beautiful, generally speaking, it is a rare crocodile-backed species.
Red Alligator
Scientific name: Hottentotta hottentotta
Chinese name: Congo red alligator back scorpion
English name: Congo red alligator back scorpion
Wild habitat: semi-desert
Origin: Congo, Africa
Personality: Fierce
Toxicity: Average
Growth Rate: Average
Maximum Size: About 5?
Food intake: large
Food: cherry cockroaches, mealworms, crickets
Lifespan: about 10 years
Adult scorpion rearing difficulty: easy
Difficulty of rearing young scorpions: easy
Feeding method: solitary
Remarks: Like other crocodile-backed scorpions, there are crocodile-like bumps on the back, but It is more obvious than other species, and the body color changes greatly, including brown, dark red, and dark purple. The color of the young scorpion is more beautiful, and it is similar to the adult scorpion of Hottentotta jayakari. Generally speaking, it is a relatively rare crocodile-backed species. Parthenogenesis. The price of 2L~6L ranges from 15~80RMB.
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