Hadrurus spadix is a large (around 15 centimetres (5.9 inches)) scorpion native to the southern deserts of North America. It is a burrowing scorpion which spends much of its time digging in the sand and enlarging its burrow. A similar species is the giant desert hairy scorpion.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole order. All scorpions sting; most are medically minor Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hadrurus obscurus — considered venomous
- Hadrurus anzaborrego — considered venomous
- Hadrurus arizonensis — considered venomous
- Hadrurus concolorous — considered venomous
- Smeringurus vachoni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Hadruridae
- Genus
- Hadrurus
- Species
- Hadrurus spadix
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