This is the world's first exchange for scorpion venom. It opened on
1 August 2026, and before it there was nowhere to look up what this material
costs.
One published price per gram for crude whole venom of
Leiurus quinquestriatus, moving with supply, demand and the euro
against the Egyptian pound, with the volume pricing derived from it.
Prices are ex works Cairo, exclusive of freight, insurance and any duty at
destination.
Orders are priced at the moment you send them: the number above is the one
you order at. The order page carries the current price and works out the
total as you enter the quantity.
Each delivery is accompanied by the certificate of analysis for that batch,
reporting the results against the acceptance criteria in the product
specification. Any further documentation is agreed before the order.
The venom is not classified as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
and is not classified as dangerous goods under ADR, RID, IMDG or IATA.
Leiurus quinquestriatus is not listed in the CITES appendices.
Export from Egypt and import into the destination territory remain subject
to the applicable customs and biological-material controls.
How does an order actually work?
Send the order request below with the quantity, the destination country and the intended use. We reply with a formal quote at the price shown when you sent it, together with a proforma invoice covering freight and documentation. The order is confirmed once you accept the proforma and payment terms are agreed. We then allocate the lot, issue the paperwork and book the shipment.
Which price applies to the order?
The one on the page when you send your request. Pricing is at the time of enquiry, so what you see is what you order at, and we hold that quote for five working days. A later move does not change a price you have already been given.
Why does the price move?
Supply and demand, and the exchange rate. Extraction is seasonal and the yield per animal is small, so the price tracks what we can supply against what is being asked for. We produce in Egyptian pounds and publish in euro, so the published number moves with the conversion as well. Your order volume then decides which bulk discount applies.
Will I get the compliance documents?
Yes, and two of them you can read before you enquire: the product specification (HLX-PS-0001) and the safety data sheet (HLX-SDS-0001) are published on this site. Every delivery is accompanied by the certificate of analysis for that batch, reporting the results against the acceptance criteria in the specification, together with the commercial invoice and packing list. Any further documentation - a written end-use confirmation, or your own end-user declaration form - is agreed before the order.
Who is responsible for import permits?
You are. The customer is the importer of record and holds whatever authorisation applies at destination for biological material of animal origin. We handle export clearance from Egypt and will tell you what has been accepted on previous shipments to your market. Tell us the destination early and we will scope it before quoting.
Who arranges shipping, and how does it travel?
Default terms are ex works Cairo. CIP to your destination airport, DAP and DDP are quoted on request, and you can nominate your own courier account instead. The venom ships as a pulverised powder by air courier, cold-chain packed to hold 0 to 4 °C in transit, with temperature logging available if your incoming-goods procedure requires it.
What is the lead time?
Up to 10 g ships from stock where available, otherwise within four to six weeks. Larger quantities are scheduled against the extraction programme: 100 g is planned over several months and quoted with a delivery schedule rather than a single date. Add your own incoming inspection and customs clearance on top.
What is the minimum order, and how is it paid?
100 mg, which is one vial of the standard fill. First orders are paid in advance by bank transfer; established accounts move to part payment on order and the balance before dispatch. Letters of credit are accepted for volumes at the 100 g break.
Do you supply species other than Leiurus quinquestriatus?
On request, yes. The exchange prices one material, crude whole venom of L. quinquestriatus. Androctonus, Hottentotta, Mesobuthus and several other genera are sourced against a named batch once we know the quantity, the destination and the intended use, and documented the same way: specification, safety data sheet and batch certificate. The list is on the scorpion venom page. There is no published price for any of them.
Can I trade or hedge this price?
No. This is a published reference price for physical material we deliver. There is no contract to trade, no clearing and no settlement.
Supply is on our terms of sale.