Product Description
Vinegaroons (Whip Scorpions)
Mastigoproctus giganteus
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Vinegaroons cannot be shipped to Hawaii without a permit.
They are legal to ship to all continental US states; please check your province if in Canada
We cannot guarantee the gender of your Vinegaroon, even on special request
Vinegaroons are not poisonous and do not have a stinger, but they are capable of releasing acid from their tail that smells like vinegar (how they get their name!). The substance can cause mild chemical burns on some people. They usually do not secrete this substance unless they are provoked and are typically extremely docile.
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Wear glasses when working with them as Vinegaroons can release a fine mist of acetic acid from glands located near its tail, effectively disabling and repelling attackers. The acetic acid not only irritates the eyes and skin, but it also has a strong odor that can be overwhelming. This
chemical defense is so effective that it can even deter larger predators, such as birds and small mammals.
Their lifespan is 2-3 years for both males and females, but when kept in captivity they can live much longer.
Keep them single (do not house together), young specimens can be kept in a Kritter Keeper or a 2 to 5 gallon aquarium with adequate ventilation. Their bedding can consist of coco fiber or peat with some mulch or peat moss added in to lend humidity. They like to burrow so make sure their substrate is nice and deep; at least six inches.
Keep your substrate deep. They will dig tunnels to hide during hot, dry months or to hibernate during cold months. Keep the substrate moist during the winter, then allow it to dry when they emerge in the spring. They will stop eating in the fall as they prepare to hibernate if it is colder than 60°
Keep them between 75 and 80°F during the day, you can use a small heat pad or light to help keep your temperatures warm enough. Keep them at 45 to 55% humidity.
Feed them small crickets, mealworms, Blue Bottle flies, redworms, Dubia and waxworms 3 to 4 times a week. Offer fresh water from a shallow dish. They are nocturnal so feeding in the evening is preferable.