Blue Asian Forest Scorpion Explained In 2 Minutes: How It Differs from Heterometrus spinifer

Описание: 🟤 Asian Forest Scorpion

Scientific name: Heterometrus spp. (commonly H. longimanus, H. spinifer, H. petersii)

Key traits
• Color: Jet black to dark brown (can look glossy)
• Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)
• Claws (pedipalps): Thick, powerful, rounded
• Temperament: Defensive but usually calm if undisturbed
• Venom: Mild to moderate (comparable to a bee sting for most people)
• Lifestyle: Terrestrial, burrowing, forest floor species
• Humidity needs: High (70–80%)

Notes
• One of the most common pet scorpions
• Relies more on strong pincers than venom
• Longer lifespan (6–8+ years)

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🔵 Blue Asian Scorpion

Scientific name: Often Heterometrus cyaneus (sometimes H. silenus misidentified)

Key traits
• Color: Black with a metallic blue or purple sheen (especially under light)
• Size: Slightly smaller on average, 4–5 inches
• Claws: A bit slimmer and longer than standard forest scorpions
• Temperament: More defensive and quicker to strike
• Venom: Mild to moderate (slightly stronger reaction reported by some keepers)
• Lifestyle: Terrestrial, less inclined to deep burrowing
• Humidity needs: High (70–80%)

Notes
• The “blue” color is mostly light reflection, not true blue pigment
• Less common in the pet trade
• Can be more reactive than typical forest scorpions



Same genus, different species/variants
• Asian Forest Scorpions are generally calmer and better for keepers
• Blue Asian Scorpions stand out visually but can be more defensive

Blue Asian Scorpions stand out visually but can be more defensive