A closer look at Hottentotta franzwerneri from Morocco

Hey there!

Some pictures of the - in my opinion - most beautiful Hottentotta specie!

A peacefull group of 1.4 from Figuig/Morocco


Adult male from Figuig/Morocco


Adult female from Figuig/Morocco


Juvenile in Figuig/Morocco. This one was hiding between stones


Catching an adult females in Figuig/Morocco


Offspring freshly molted to Instar 2 on their mothers back. This is the first offspring in captivity ever!


Instar 2 offspring some days later


Habitat of Hottentotta franzwerneri in Morocco: Oasis Figuig. They live in the palms or between stones.


I hope you enjoy these pictures

Greetings
Mark Stockmann

That is one beautiful scorpion.

Stunning species.

Thats a stunning scorp!

Very very stunning, Mark !

Nice work, Mark! Beautiful species.

Very attractive species in a really beautiful area. Were they common locally?

Nice pics nice scorpions.