Suggestions for a thick-tailed scorpion?

[whoami?]

I really like the look of scorpions with huge "tails" such a P. transvaalicus and A. bicolor. And since I'm confident that I can keep dangerous scorpions more safely than I can keep dangerous tarantulas and centipedes, I'm considering looking into some more dangerous species.

I was wondering, are there any medium-large sized scorps that have impressive tails (similar to the aforementioned species) but won't kill me?

And when I say "won't kill me", I mean relatively speaking. I am aware that I'm pretty unlikely to die from a sting by even an A. bicolor or a L. quinquestriatus, but I still consider those species out of my experience range.

I'm pretty much asking, are there any medium-large scorpions with impressive tails that have relatively mild venom compared to the "deadly" species?

In other words, I'm looking for something equivalent to an Usambara baboon or Poecilotheria tarantula in its likelihood to kill a fully grown human, but with a tail similar to those of some species that have actually killed people.

 

[XOskeletonRED]

There are several species of scorpions which may fit the bill to degree, but the thickest tailed scorpions you'll see will be of the Androctonus genus (fat tails) and Parabuthus genus (thick tails). Some of the Parabuthus scorps have never killed a person. They might make you wish you were dead though.


adios,
edw.

 

[CID143ti]

I would recommend any Parabuthus species. Although not as large as the Parabuthus sp, I would recommend A. bicolor. A. bicolor's sting isn't as potent as A. austalis or A. crassicauda. I believe that this is the least potent of the Androctonus. I'm not terribly familiar with the tarantulas you mentioned even though I do have P. murinus. I've been warned not to get bitten.

W. Smith

 

[jper26]

I really like my Parabuthus Leiosomas they are really great scorps i would recomend them.

 

[jper26]

Heres a pic of my small P.leiosoma

 

[jper26]

My bigger one dident want his pic taken lol.

 

[jper26]

B.jacksoni has kinda a thick tail not very active but impressive looking.

 

[BaconMan345]

If you want to go with a scorpion that has a thicker tail I would say go with the Parabuthus they have not been known to kill people. OR if you are feeling really daring I would go with the thick tail itself.;P =D

 

[Frank]

Parabuthus are too hot for him. And some parabuthus could hurt an adult badly.


Frank

 

[skinheaddave]

If you just want the thick tail, Vaejovis spp. have some pretty thick tails. They are small, though.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[whoami?]

Originally posted by FrankQC
Parabuthus are too hot for him. And some parabuthus could hurt an adult badly.


Frank

Hey, I'LL decide what's too hot for me.


Anyway, I've considered getting a Parabuthus, but I think they're too hot for me.


Thanks for the suggestion, everybody. I've come to the conclusion that there are no scorpions that fit my wants. So i'll probably go with one of the smaller species. They may be small, but at least they look cool.

BTW, Hottentottas look cool, but I haven't been able to find a whole lot of information on them. How potent is their venom, and does anyone know of a good link about information about them?

 

[XOskeletonRED]

Originally posted by FrankQC
Parabuthus are too hot for him. And some parabuthus could hurt an adult badly.


Frank

Hmmm... some of the Scorpionidae family are also capable of hurting an adult badly. Badly has too many definitions and your post could be easily taken in many ways. Please do attempt to make your reasoning clear to those whom are not as well versed with scorpions (though I understand what you mean, others who read this may not).


adios,
edw.


PS: The majority of the Parabuthus genus would be considered as no more dangerous than the majority of the Centruroides genus and those which are considered as more deadly, often deliver more venom per sting to a slower or weaker victim who was unable to get away quickly (ex: P. transvaalicus). Keep in mind, the majority of the deaths caused by both genus' have been to children and elderly alone. I have yet to read anything about any of them, all out killing a good, healthy adult man, though there may be a couple of those reports lurking somewhere that I have yet to look. They are both potentially lethal genus'. In my own opinion, any Buthidae scorpion should be taken very cautiously by a beginner in the hobby (through common sense) and through experience AND common sense, even moreso by the experienced hobbyists.

 

[Frank]

whoami?: I told that they were too hot because you said that: "that have relatively mild venom compared to the "deadly" species?". Anyways I was right? No? Relatively can be taken differently

edw: Yes you're right, but what I meant was that they were hotter than emps, desert hairies, etc. Even hottest if he gets one that likes to spits on him



Frank