Scorpions

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response by Jonathan Leeming

The following scorpions are frequently implicated in stings in Southern Africa. These pages focus upon scorpion sting first response within the context of each species.

Shiny Burrowing Scorpion

The Shiny Burrowing Scorpion (Opistophthlamus glabrifrons), is a large scorpion with an average length of 70mm to 100mm, reaching up to 140mm in parts of its range. This widely distributed scorpion varies in size and colouration throughout range.

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Transvaal Thick-Tail Scorpion

The Transvaal Thick-Tail Scorpion (Parabuthus transvaalicus), is a large scorpion with an average length between 80mm to 100mm in length, reaching 120mm in some areas. Overall charcoal-black to greyish brown.

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Tree Creeping Scorpion

The Tree Creeping Scorpion (Opistacanthus asper). is a medium sized scorpion, average 65mm to 85mm in length, attaining 70mm in other areas. Colouration black with pale legs and sting.

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