Arachnid · Whip spider & scorpion
Vinegaroon care guide
Mastigoproctus giganteus
The vinegaroon is a beginner-level whip spider & scorpion from S USA, Mexico. Adults reach Body 6–8 cm and live 5–8 years in captivity. Burrows. Keep alone.
- Enclosure 30 × 30 × 30 cm
- Temp 22–28°C
- Humidity 65–75%
How much does a vinegaroon cost in Canada?
Vinegaroon quick facts
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Adult size
- Body 6–8 cm
- Lifespan
- 5–8 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- S USA, Mexico
- Minimum enclosure
- 30 × 30 × 30 cm (12 × 12 × 12 in, ≈ 7 US gal)
- Housing
- Best kept alone.
- Temperature
- 22–28°C
- Humidity
- 65–75%
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms
- Bioactive style
- Tropical invertebrate
Vinegaroon enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 30 × 30 × 30 cm (12 × 12 × 12 inches). Best kept alone. This species suits a tropical invertebrate bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Tarantula Mix12 cm
Keep the soil evenly moist and dig-friendly; a cork slab pressed onto the soil gives a ready-made scrape.
Temperature: 22–28°C. Humidity: 65–75%. UVB: Not needed.
What does a vinegaroon eat?
Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms. Adults: 2–3 crickets or roaches weekly.
Handling, temperament & health
Calm and venomless but can pinch and spray acetic-acid mist when stressed; handle gently if at all.
Health watch: Usually hardy; failed molts happen if the substrate is too dry or the animal is disturbed while burrowed.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Visual check.
Weekly
- Feed; remove leftovers.
- Mist one side and keep the water dish full.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter.
Yearly
- Refresh the top soil if it compacts.
Recommended for a vinegaroon bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (30 × 30 × 30 cm).
Vinegaroon FAQ
Is the vinegaroon good for beginners?
Yes – the vinegaroon is a good choice for beginners. Calm and venomless but can pinch and spray acetic-acid mist when stressed; handle gently if at all.
What size enclosure does a vinegaroon need?
At least 30 × 30 × 30 cm (about 12 × 12 × 12 inches, roughly 7 US gallons) for one adult. Best kept alone.
How much does a vinegaroon cost in Canada?
Typically $40–90 CAD to buy, about $160–300 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $40–80 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a vinegaroon need?
Temperature: 22–28°C. Humidity: 65–75%.
What does a vinegaroon eat?
Insectivore – crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms. Adults: 2–3 crickets or roaches weekly.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.