cientific Name: Hadrurus arizonensis
Common Name: Desert Hairy Scorpion, Arizona Hairy Scorpion, Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion
Type: Fossorial (Burrowing)
Endemic Location: Southwestern United States (Arizona, Nevada, Utah, California) and Northern Mexico
Size: 4”–6” (10–15 cm)
Growth Rate: Medium to Slow
Life Expectancy:
Females: Up to 20 years
Males: 7–10 years
Venom Potency: Low (Not harmful to humans unless allergic)
Temperament: Semi-defensive; prefers to flee but will use claws and mild venom when provoked
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner – Intermediate