Death+Stalker+Scorpion

__Death Stalker__
__**Scientific Name:**__ //Leiurus quinquestriatus//
 * Class:** Arachnida


 * Phlya:** Arthopoda
 * Location:** North Africa and the Middle East


 * Size:** 3.5 - 4.5 inches


 * Habitat:** Scrubland and desserts, Makes its home in natural burrows or under stones.


 * Living requirements:** Required temp. 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Live in peat moss, potting soil to sand or even a combination of the three.

Scorpions do not metamorphasize as they grow, changing only in size and sometimes to a deeper color with each molt. Typically five or six molts over two to six years are required for the scorpion to reach maturity. The molting is accomplished by a split in the outer covering through which the scorpion must crawl in order to grow.
 * Lifecycle:** The young scorpions are born two at at time, climbing onto their mother's back to be carried there until they will be large and strong enough to take care of themselves.


 * Male and Female Differences:** The females Death Stalkers are larger in size, than the males.[[image:death-stalker-scorpion_230.jpg align="right"]]


 * Endangered:** None.


 * Facts:**
 * Very poisonous species and its sting is regarded as highly dangerous that further leads to fever, coma, convulsions, paralysis and even death.
 * Have potential for treating brain growths in human beings.
 * Single sting is enough to cause immediate death.

Zookeeper Heath McGregor References

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