A large and relatively docile scorpion, the Black Burrowing Scorpion has a weak venom that poses no threat to humans,
A large and relatively docile scorpion, the Black Burrowing Scorpion has a weak venom that poses no threat to humans, They specd upto 95% of their time resting in their burrows in the sandy soil and are active with the first rains. Large claws indicate that theri hunting technique is to grab and tear prey apart.
Size: 4200px × 3266px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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