The Giant Rock Scorpion, (Hadogenes troglodytes), is the longest scorpion in Southern Africa attaining a length of 130mm to 150mm in length. Males have longer tails than females and attaining a length of 190mm. Found on rocky ridges and outcrops where stye shelter in cracks of rocks or where 2 rock form a narrow crack. […]
A large scorpion with an average length of 90mm to 100mm. Legs and sting are a lighter colour than the body. Pincers are smooth in texture. Found in rocky areas where they shelter between 2 rocks or in a rock crack. Distribution of this species rarely overlaps with the Giant Rock Scorpion.
Spiders are fascinating creatures that have captured the imagination of mankind for centuries. However, for many people, a spider in the house represents an animal that the world would be better without. A creature that should be killed on sight!
