Venom Potency -

No in-depth research about Centruroides venom strength, however their sting is reportedly very painful.

Potential envenomation side effects may include: local pain, inflammation, swelling, itchiness/red skin, slight burning sensation, allergic reaction and anaphylaxis (extreme allergic reaction).

Enclosure size -

30cm(L) x30cm(W) x30cm(H)

Substrate - 

3" Deep, they are a fossorial/semi-arboreal species (likes to both hide on the surface underneath objects and have vertical hides).

Ensure substrate is an arid soil based substrate, or sand. You could use an 80:20 Soil:Sand mixture.

Perfect substrate is a 70:30 Exo Terra Stone Desert Sand:Arid Soil.

Temperature and Humidity - 

Temperature should be 25°C - 30°C /77°F - 86°F.

Humidity should be 40% - 50% RH.

Feeding - 

Offer food once per week for adults, and offer up to twice per week for anything less than 3i. Offer food once per week if kept solitary, twice per week if kept communally.

2i - Feed redrunner nymphs or pinhead crickets.

3i - Attempt to feed small, live prey such as small redrunners or small crickets. If the scorpion does not take to the prey, try pre-killing it. 

4i + - Feed live prey, no larger than 3/4 the size of the scorpion. If near pre-moult, no larger than 1/2 the size of the scorpion. 

If your scorpion does not eat for a long time (up to a year), do not stress, scorpions have a very slow metabolism; if they are not hungry they will not eat. You can always try offering different food sources, or just waiting an extra week before attempting to feed.

Best feeder insect options: Redrunners, crickets, locusts. These work best for semi-arboreal/arboreal species.

Solitary or Communal? -

Communal as adults.

Hides -

Always keep at least one hide in a solitary enclosure, and 3+ in a communal enclosure.

Water bowls -

Scorpions do not need water bowls, they receive most of their water intake from their prey. With arid scorpions, spray the side of the enclosure (glass/plastic/acrylic/material used for the enclosure) with a bit of water every 3 weeks so they can have the opportunity to drink. With humid species, they will drink from the substrate or side of the enclosure if necessary. Water bowls, if anything, are just an extra risk.

Extra information -

Ultra-Violet Light/Radiation - 

Avoid using UV torches/blacklights on your scorpions. Only ever use them to find your scorpion in the event of having to open the enclosure, or to take some quick photos. This is due to ultra-violet radiation being detrimental to a scorpions health. 

A scorpion's exoskeleton will fuse to it's body, resulting in the scorpion struggling to move or dying during moult.