California common scorpion

Paruroctonus silvestrii, also known as the California common scorpion and the stripe-tailed scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. This species is native to the coastal region of the Californias. The stripe-tailed scorpion can be found in dry areas, where it creates and dwells in burrows.

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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

• Paruroctonus boreus — considered venomous
• Chihuahuanus coahuilae — considered venomous
• Paravaejovis spinigerus — considered venomous
• Paravaejovis puritanus — considered venomous
• Smeringurus vachoni — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Scorpiones

Family

Vaejovidae

Genus

Paruroctonus

Species

Paruroctonus silvestrii

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