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Malaysian forest scorpion

Heterometrus spinifer

Description:

Black and venomous with large claws

Notes:

This is one of the most venomous scorpions because depending on the size of the claws.

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6 Comments

hernandezwolf99
hernandezwolf99 9 years ago

Thanks!

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 9 years ago

Very nice spotting, hernandezwolf99.

hernandezwolf99
hernandezwolf99 9 years ago

Yes I was!

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Wow! Huge one! weren't you afraid? :-)

hernandezwolf99
hernandezwolf99 9 years ago

It was scary, but they use their claws for hunting rather than their stinger

Diaz José Miguel
Diaz José Miguel 9 years ago

Why would you put it in your hand? hahaha

hernandezwolf99
Spotted by
hernandezwolf99

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 30, 2014
Submitted on Jul 31, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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