Australian Marbled Scorpion

The most commonly encountered scorpion species in australia as it lives in urban areas.

Australian marbled scorpion.

Little marbled scorpions are found throughout southern australia and are one of only three species that is found in melbourne. He explored his new home and found a nice little crevice behind a rock to hide under. Australian scorpions are shy small and only mildly venomous and they are a very easy pet to look after. They can be found under bark in leaf litter under piles of rocks or logs and can even wander into people s houses sometimes.

Marbled scorpions are only about 3 centimetres long and the ones most likely to make their way into homes supplied. It s found exclusively in the gullies of the flinders ranges and surrounds in sa where it lives in shallow scrapes that it constructs under rocks. The scorpion usually seen in houses is the small marbled scorpion. One of australia s largest and most spectacular scorpion species.

My little marbled scorpion arrived today safe and sound. Australian scorpion stings painful but not lethal. The black rock scorpion the rainforest scorpion and the desert scorpion are three species which are for sale at kellyville pets. 1 5 4cm this little mottled scorpion is currently found throughout southern australia and probably represents several species.

Scorpions are found right across australia and different species inhabit different areas. Australian scorpions can give a painful sting which can cause inflammation and pain for several hours. It is also a good idea to try to catch the scorpion and have it identified. First aid for a sting is to apply a cold pack and to seek medical aid if pain persists.

He was very active and packed extremely well in his little cup. I will 100 be back to buy again. Marbled scorpion lychas marmoreus.