Guide to keeping the five-striped scorpion in a terrarium

Leiurus quinquestriatus

The five-striped scorpion (also known as the yellow Mediterranean scorpion or yellow five-striped scorpion) is one of the most poisonous scorpions in the world. It is therefore essential to obtain comprehensive information if you are thinking of keeping this terrarium pet. In this volume of the “Species by Species” series, Alexander Tietz & Alexander Stürtz explain exactly what you need to know to keep these fascinating animals safely, appropriately and successfully.

Species by species, the books in this series introduce you to the most popular terrarium animals. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions from the required tank size to terrarium set-up, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise healthy young.

All this in full color, generously illustrated and attractively designed just about your terrarium animal – species by species!