Shiny Burrow Scorpion

Opistophalmus glabrifrons (commonly known as the shiny burrow scorpion or the yellow-legged burrowing scorpion) is a large (adult size: 11–15 cm) species of burrowing scorpion found in Southern and Eastern Africa.

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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 carinatus — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus capensis — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus pugnax — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus opinatus — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus austerus — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus macer — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Scorpiones

Family

Scorpionidae

Genus

Opistophthalmus

Species

Opistophthalmus glabrifrons

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