Black rock scorpion
The black rock scorpion is a dark brown or black scorpion that lives in eastern Australia. It makes its home in rocky places, digging burrows under rocks and logs. Its venom has a unique toxin that scientists are studying closely.1

毒液力量
毒液從螫針出來。
牠的毒液有什麼作用?
Its venom contains a peptide toxin, a small protein-like molecule. It activates a pain-sensing receptor in nerve cells called TRPA1, causing sharp pain and greater sensitivity to pain. It does not cause inflammation, which is the swelling and redness caused by the body's immune response.1
牠對人有多危險?
對人的危險: 輕微跟蜜蜂螫差不多或更輕微。對人基本上無害。Its sting can cause local pain and swelling in people.1
牠害怕時會做什麼?
Its venom is thought to be used mainly for defence.1
注意安全
- 絕對不要碰、抓或捉弄野生動物,就算是很小的動物,就算牠看起來在睡覺或已經死了也一樣。
- 給牠空間。如果遇到了,保持冷靜,慢慢往後退,讓牠自己離開。
- 如果被牠螫了:保持冷靜,保持不動,打緊急電話(112、000、911)或趕快去醫院。記住牠的樣子,有照片會很有幫助。
牠不是想來抓你。牠用毒液來捕捉食物或保護自己,而且牠更想躲起來。 更多安全知識
牠有多大?
牠有多長?
比你的小指頭還短
可以在 280 秒內跑完 100 公尺(最快的人類需要 9.6 秒)Black rock scorpion 跟「你」比起來有多大?
只是在你的瀏覽器裡做算術。什麼都不會儲存,也不會傳送到任何地方。
牠有多快?
小知識
Its venom toxin has been named the Wasabi Receptor Toxin, or WaTx.1
The toxin targets TRPA1, the same receptor that detects the spicy ingredients in mustard, onion and wasabi plants.1
In captivity it is relatively easy to keep, and it can live for 6 to 10 years.1
It is one of the scorpion species most commonly seen for sale in Australian pet shops.1
知識的出處
- Urodacus manicatus (Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0))
- Urodacus manicatus (iNaturalist): 名稱和分類。
- Venom Wiki: 危險等級、一般大小和速度估計都是我們自己定的。看看我們是怎麼算出來的: 我們怎麼評估危險.
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怎麼認出牠
如果牠螫人