We have exactly the same flatties here, The scorpion species are similar looking although most of the desert species have a serious venom, some even require AV
We have exactly the same flatties here, The scorpion species are similar looking although most of the desert species have a serious venom, some even require AV
Ouch sounds like your scorpions are way worse. There is a tiny bark scorpion here that can cause possible death for children and the elderly, I think its venom might have some neurotoxins in it. I know someone who was stung by one and the hospital said if you don't have blurred vision your fine since they were generally healthy. The things are so tiny that they don't have enough venom to affect a full sized healthy body.
Yes, your Bark scorpions are deadly but it is lucky that they are small. This Thicktail character is the most highly venomous, kills a couple of people every year, about 18cm long with his tail extended although is not the only large dangerous one we have that we have. Luckily our winters are too cold for these guys to be found at my place.
I think one of my cats was stung by a "harmless" scorpion about a years ago, he was drooling, couldn't eat or drink and in severe pain. He only felt better after a few days with opioid painkillers
Photo: Luke Kemp, African Snakebite Institute
Haha looks tough enough to sting through a sock. Cats are amazing at surviving venomous bites.
They do look like little tanks.
I have found 2 different species at my place and I think that the large one that I found inside being teased by the cats was brought inside by them too
I think you have those cave spiders over there too right? The tailless whip scorpions?
Yes we do. Not found in my area though, they need more humid environments. I'd love to see one
I've only seen them for sale at pet stores here. I just got the vinegaroon version over here.