The rock scorpion is about 4cm long but can get a bit larger. The local wood scorpion is locally common in the bush http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/787... and the brown one is the marbled scorpion and found on sandy soils such as on the peninsula. These two are tiny.
Too many phobias Carol. We don't have dangerous scorpions in Australia, in spite of their reputation. This has large nippers which implies low venom. Still painful.
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Thanks MacChristiansen. We find these commonly but more common are these smaller ones http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/787...
Nice Pic Martin
Thanks Frank and Seema
great shot
Amazing photo! They do look mean, don't they?
The rock scorpion is about 4cm long but can get a bit larger. The local wood scorpion is locally common in the bush http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/787...
and the brown one is the marbled scorpion and found on sandy soils such as on the peninsula. These two are tiny.
Excellent pic. What size was it?
I haven't seen such dark ones in Vic yet just tiny pale sandy colours.
Australia has zero recorded fatalities by scorpion sting. Compare that with Mexico or Egypt!
they are such AMAZING creatures, much friendlier than the Scorpions I am used to.
Too many phobias Carol.
We don't have dangerous scorpions in Australia, in spite of their reputation. This has large nippers which implies low venom. Still painful.
Oh my! I'm scared! GREAT PHOTO!