{"product_id":"marbled-scorpion-lychas-marmoreus","title":"Marbled Scorpion (Lychas marmoreus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled Scorpion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLychas marmoreus\u003c\/em\u003e) for sale. The marbled scorpion is a small, mottled scorpion common under bark across southern and eastern Australia. Active and fast, it is fascinating to watch hunting in a bark-filled enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Australian breeders and shipped live every Monday and Tuesday (excluding NT and Tasmania).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarbled Scorpion Care Guide for Beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeveral years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 20 x 20 x 20cm enclosure with plenty of bark for one or a small group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–27°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the substrate lightly moist in one area and mist lightly every few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo UVB needed. Normal room light for a natural day\/night cycle is enough; keep out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate and décor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5cm of Dry or Wet Sclerophyll Substrate Mix with stacked bark slabs and leaf litter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall crickets or woodies once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot for handling. Its sting is painful and can cause swelling, though it is not considered dangerous to healthy adults. It is fast, so open the enclosure carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo licence is needed for most invertebrates, but rules vary by state and species, so check before you buy if you are interstate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVirgin Portuguese Cork Bark, Wet Sclerophyll Substrate Mix, Glass Insect Enclosure w\/ Mesh Lid, Feeder Woodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to keeping? Read our free care guides or contact our team for advice before your animal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817358291175,"sku":"Marbled Scorpion (Lychas marmoreus)","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/MarbledScorpion_2_2.png?v=1792315874","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/marbled-scorpion-lychas-marmoreus","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}