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Scorpion

Euscorpius sp

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Small scorpion, length up to 3.5cm.

Notes:

Luckily, perhaps, this one was dead, but it still gave me a surprise when I went to pick up a pile of leaves and saw it!

Species ID Suggestions

Common Yellow Scorpion

Buthus occitanus
Gina9210
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Comments (3)
Dangermouse
Thanks for the info, it's good to know they're not lethal, but still it's good to be cautious! It was also much darker than a common yellow scorpion. I have seen those around as well.
Gina9210
It is venomous but its toxicity varies markedly across its range. The sting in Europe is painful but with mild toxic effects but in Africa can be fatal. Usually lives under stones. Its sting is painful and can dangerous to infants.
Gina9210
It is venomous but its toxicity varies markedly across its range.The sting in Europe is painful but with mild toxic effects but in Africa can be fatal. Usually lives under stone. Its sting is painful and can be dangerous to infant.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2011

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