Medium sized scorpion, average 50mm to 60mm in length with 70mm in other areas. Colouration rangers from overall black, to dark brown with slightly lighter legs. Often muddy in appearance because of the clay-is soils that they burrow into. Construct a near vertical burrow up to 21cm in depth in level hard soils. Very common in some areas.
This weakly venomous scorpion rarely features in scorpion sting statistics. A typical sting from this species results in class 1 symptoms.
Note that this information is for educational purposes only. This information focuses upon the scorpion and does not take into consideration additional factors that influence symptoms severity. See First response by Genera. If you are in doubt whatsoever, then contact a helpine for medical advice.
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