Share: Facebook Twitter. Fattail or fat-tailed scorpions is the name given to the scorpions of the genus Androctonus composed by 18 species and considered some of the most dangerous in the world because of their lethal venom and aggressive temperament. Black fat–tailed scorpions come from the family Buthidae, which is the largest of the scorpion family. SKU 101910111159001. Black fat–tailed scorpions can live for up to 5 years. Their common name is derived from their … It is one of the largest scorpions in the world and lives for 6–8 years. Burrowing Thick Tail Scorpion (Parabuthus schlechteri) Be the first to review this product . Burrowing Thick Tail Scorpion (Parabuthus raudus) Be the first to review this product . SKU 101910111208001. Availability: Out of stock. Stings from this genus are particularly severe in children, the elderly and the immune-compromised, but only two species are responsible for fatalities: the granulated thick-tailed scorpion (Parabuthus granulatus) and Transvaal thick-tailed scorpion (P. transvaalicus). Its body is black, but like other scorpions it glows pastel green or blue under ultraviolet light. They can be identified by their hefty physique. This should give you an idea of just how dangerous these guys are, so stay away! It is nocturnal, resting in a shallow burrow under rocks during the day. The Fattail scorpion (also known as the fat-tailed scorpion or thick-tailed scorpion) has another nickname: 'man killer'. The emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator, is a species of scorpion native to rainforests and savannas in West Africa. Burrowing Thick Tail Scorpion (Parabuthus raudus) 38.95. All the thick-tail venoms require urgent medical treatment. WE HAVE OMAN THICK TAILED SCORPION FOR SALE. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Originating Out Of Western And Central Africa These Scorpions Can Range From Benin, Cameroon, Cape Verde To The Congo And Into The Ivory Coast; Adults Will Grow To Sizes Around 2.5 – 3 Inches From Head To Tail They tend to move very fast, and are of an aggressive nature. Fattail Scorpion or Fat-tailed scorpion Androctonus. Cape Thicktailed Scorpion (Parabuthus capensis) from Leipoldtville, South Africa. Description. Adults can reach up to 40-60 millimeters, 80 millimeters being the maximum. According to the information below from Biodiversity Explorer, a Fattail scorpion or fat-tailed scorpion is the common name given to scorpions of the genus Androctonus, one of the most dangerous groups of scorpions species in the world. Share: Facebook Twitter. This particular species is known as the Transvaal Thick-tailed Scorpion or the South African Fat tail Scorpion (Parabuthus transvaalicus) and it They are a moderate sized scorpion, attaining lengths of 10 cm (just under 4 in). They are found throughout the semi-arid and arid regions of the Middle East and Africa. You may buy a wild range of here with Live Arrival Guarantee. You may buy a wild range of here with Live Arrival Guarantee. We ship to US, UK, EU, Japan, Singapore and many other countries with reasonable shipping fee. Its pincers are thin, but its tail is thickened, with the sting segment being as wide as the rest of the tail. Dangerously venomous. Parabuthus transvaalicus grows to a length of 90–110 millimetres (3.5–4.3 in), and is dark brown or black in colour, so it is also known as the Black Thick-Tailed scorpion. Availability: Out of stock. African Fat tail Scorpion ( Parabuthus capensis ) from Leipoldtville, South Africa you an idea of just dangerous... 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