Granulated thick-tailed scorpion

A few people die from its sting each year in South Africa.1

It is responsible for most of the serious scorpion stings in South Africa.1

It is one of the most venomous scorpions in its region, even though its venom gland (vesicle) is relatively small.1

It forages actively in open ground, which brings it into contact with people.1

It digs burrows at the base of grass tufts, shrubs, logs or stones and prefers sandy or gritty soil.1