Lowveld Creeping Scorpion

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. The distribution of this species rarely overlaps with the Giant Rock Scorpion.

Within its distribution, this species can be distinguished from Giant Rock Scorpion, by the wider and shorter tail segments, overall less hairy and overall size. Distinguished from the Tree Creeping Scorpion by the smooth hands and location of shelter. 

This weakly venomous scorpion is reluctant to sting and rarely features in scorpion sting statistics. A typical sting from this species results in class 1 symptoms.