Howdy Charlie,Quick question: Im under the impression that T.serrulatus is a very hot Brazillian (and I mean toxic, not like other well known Brazillians..lol) so how safe is it to have your thumb less than an inch away from them? Its just a question and I know that you're incredibly experienced......just asking.
Charlie
That was a T bahiensis that got me. I did a sting report both here and VL so if you want to dig it up go for it . Not really much happened, got lucky I guessIm so jealous and wasn't it a T.serraltus that gave you a little tag just a while back Brian?
the highest i've ever seen a scorpion was a C. exilicauda at eye level on a 15-20 foot palm tree.John, you are probably correct. Some species even thrive in old urban neighborhoods down in South America living under houses and such.
Seems like there are a few true tree dwellers but someone else needs to shed some light on that.
they are all very hot(at least any of the ones we can get our hands on), they are absolutely NOT novice scorpions.are all the Tityus species hot species? I like keeping communal scorps but I've seen some websites saying all of them are 5
youre so freakn luckyT.stigmurus(unifasciata) also occur in urban areas. I found some here in my hause. When i found stigmurus in the jungle they were always in the ground. under rocks and wood.
thats not good. thats dangerous.T.stigmurus(unifasciata) also occur in urban areas. I found some here in my hause. When i found stigmurus in the jungle they were always in the ground. under rocks and wood.
Tom is exactly right! Tityus are all buthids. Buthids are as a rule the hottest of all scorpions. Even though few are dangerous, all have hot stings and should be given the up most respect. Since i know a lot of you seem to enjoy the 1-5 scale rather than LD50, i'll put it this way buthids that are just a level 3 pack serious heat! In fact, why dont we just make a blanket rule here:Scorpions what belong to the genus Tityus are very dangerous !! and no beginners species.
As far as I'm concerned, dont touch ANY scorpion. Thats what forceps are made forSo remember kids, if it's a buthid... DONT TOUCH IT!! EVER!!