About Euscorpius italicus (Herbst, 1800)
Euscorpius italicus is a scorpion in the genus of small wood-scorpions. It is the largest species in this genus; fully grown adults can reach lengths of up to 50 mm, so this size can be used as a practical guide for identifying the species. The native range of E. italicus covers Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, France, Monaco, Switzerland, San Marino, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, and Russia. The species has been introduced to Yemen. It was first discovered in Italy, which is how it got its scientific name. There is no universally agreed common name for this species, but it may be called the Italian scorpion or the Italian small wood-scorpion. The name Italian scorpion is used in several European languages, including Polish, Czech, and Italian. This scorpion lives in a wide range of warm habitats, including ruins, buildings, under household furniture, and in wall crevices. It is most commonly found near humans or in areas heavily modified by human activity. In undisturbed natural environments, it hides under rocks. In the Eastern Mediterranean, it can be found in mountain forests. When kept in terrariums, this scorpion prefers daytime temperatures between 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F), nighttime temperatures no lower than 18 to 20 °C (64 to 68 °F), and humidity between 50 and 70 percent.
