Hadogenes gunningi, commonly known as Gunning's rock scorpion or rotsskerpioen in Afrikaans, is a small species of scorpion of the genus Hadogenes. It is found in southern Africa, particularly the province of Gauteng. The venom of the members of the genus Hadogenes has been compared to a nettle sting and will often results in an itch for roughly two minutes.
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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
- Hadogenes troglodytes — considered venomous
- Opisthacanthus capensis — considered venomous
- Opisthacanthus validus — considered venomous
- Hadogenes phyllodes — considered venomous
- Hadogenes hahni — considered venomous
- Opistophthalmus pattisoni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Hormuridae
- Genus
- Hadogenes
- Species
- Hadogenes gunningi
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