Inland scorpion

Urodacus yaschenkoi, also known as the inland scorpion or the desert scorpion, is a species of scorpion belonging to the family Urodacidae. It is native to central Australia. It is also referred as the desert robust scorpion, because of its robust black colour and a long tail lined with a deadly hook.

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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

• Opistophthalmus wahlbergii — considered venomous
• Anuroctonus phaiodactylus — considered venomous
• Urodacus elongatus — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus cavimanus — considered venomous
• Paruroctonus utahensis — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Scorpiones

Family

Urodacidae

Genus

Urodacus

Species

Urodacus yaschenkoi

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