Scorpions

Mozambique Thicktail Scorpion

26th June 2019Ashley KempAfrican Scorpions, dangerous scorpions, Mozambique Thicktail Scorpion, Parabuthus mossambicensis, scorpions of south africa, Scorpions of Southern Africa

A medium sized scorpion of around 8 cm with the tail extended. Individuals are usually light yellow to orange sometimes with a darker back.

Rough Thicktail Scorpion

26th June 2019Ashley KempAfrican Scorpions, dangerous scorpions, Parabuthus granulatus, Rough Thicktail Scorpion, scorpions of south africa, Scorpions of Southern Africa

One of the largest scorpions in the region, reaching 18 cm in length with the tail extended. Individuals can be black in colour, dark brown or yellow, sometimes with lighter legs and a darker back.

Drab Thicktail Scorpion

26th June 2019Ashley KempAfrican Scorpions, Drab thicktail scorpion, Parabuthus planicauda, Scorpions of Southern Africa

One of the medium sized scorpions in southern Africa reaching a length of around 10cm with the tail extended. It is usually pale orange with a darker back.

13th November 2017Johan MaraisHow to identify scorpions, Scorpion identification, scorpions ID's, Scorpions of Africa, scorpions of south africa

Of the 150-odd described species of scorpions in Southern Africa (and many more to be described), only a few of...

Archives: Scorpions

Mozambique Thicktail Scorpion

Rough Thicktail Scorpion

Drab Thicktail Scorpion

Scorpions