Parabuthus Mossambicensis or Pallidus?

[RyoKenzaki]

I was told its from Africa but im not sure which part of Africa
Got this on last october, haven't molt until now so i assume its an adult at the size of 7-8cm from telson till chela
Majority of the people from scorpionforum.darkbb.com suggest its Mossambicensis but the Parabuthus expert that i know, Peter suggest its a Pallidus and request some shot of metasoma
So here goes

- metasomal segment I und II, dorsal

- metasomal segment I und II, lateral

- metasomal segment IV und V, ventral

- metasomal segment IV und V, lateral

- chela

- overall

These are the clearest pictures that i can take as i don't have a camera that can do a good micro shot
Thanks in advance

 

[saxman146]

I believe that one is parabuthus mossambicensis. Wherever you got it from, you are a lucky dog.

 

[pandinus]

do you have a pic of it post moult, i would love to see what it looks like now



John

 

[Skywalker]

I believe that one is parabuthus mossambicensis. Wherever you got it from, you are a lucky dog.

Why do you think so?

You are wrong there. There is literature about Parabuthus spp. out on the internet for FREE! Check it out

I don't want to rewrite my post from VL, just check the following thread. I gave a clear answer based on Prendini's revision why it can't be P. mossambicensis.
http://venomlist.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25161

 

[RyoKenzaki]

Thx for the quick reply, a bit disappointed its nt a mossambicensis though
Anw i dont have a pic of it in post molt as i believe she is already an adult
I got her 8months already and she still din molt

 

[pandinus]

Thx for the quick reply, a bit disappointed its nt a mossambicensis though
Anw i dont have a pic of it in post molt as i believe she is already an adult
I got her 8months already and she still din molt

well she definitely doesnt look like an adult to me, and ive had scorpions go that long without moulting so i wouldnt give up yet. if she is an adult she needs a diet like nobody's business


John

 

[RyoKenzaki]

I remember i read tat the maximum size of Pallidus is 7-8cm, tats exactly the measurement of my Pallidus hmm
But im not sure too, need peter to confirm this