Common Lessor Thick-Tail Scorpion

Uroplectes carinatus (Pocock, 1890)

Description

The Common Lessor Thick-Tail Scorpion (Uroplectes carinatus), is a small scorpion with an average length between 25mm to 40mm. Overall coloration is variable thought out its range but generally orange-brown. Dark line on the middle of the tergites. The sting is lighter in colour with no subaculeur tubercle. Widely spread throughout Southern Africa.

First Response

Quick to use secondary defensive behaviour, stings from this small sized, highly venomous species are not common. Excluding any patient, situation and response related factors, a sting from the species typically results in class 2 or 3 symptoms.

Class 2 Symptoms: Refer to class 2 first aid protocols.
Class 3 Symptoms: Contact a helpline for advice or medical professional.

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