Southern Africa’s most venomous scorpion. Responsible for several fatalities each year. It is capable of taking human life if left untreated. They are found in bushveld and karoo habitat throughout the drier western half of South Africa. A variably coloured scorpion that is often found in scrapes or burrows beneath shrubs and other debris, in sandy environments. Very Dangerous. Antivenom is effective on the venom of this species.

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