Parabuthus transvaalicus (known as the Transvaalicus thick-tailed scorpion, South African thick tail, or giant deathstalker) is a species of venomous scorpion from semi-arid parts of southern 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 genus. Parabuthus spp Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hottentotta judaicus — considered venomous
- Parabuthus villosus — considered venomous
- Androctonus liouvillei — venomous
- Hottentotta gentili — considered venomous
- Hottentotta hottentotta — considered venomous
- Uroplectes olivaceus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Buthidae
- Genus
- Parabuthus
- Species
- Parabuthus transvaalicus
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