Hairy Thick Tail Scorpion
Parabuthus villosus
The hairy thick tail scorpion is a large species from Namibia and South Africa. Its dark body and tail carry conspicuous hairs; some populations have pale legs. It uses rocky, dry habitats and may hunt during daylight, unlike many scorpions. Specialist keepers provide a secure enclosure with deep diggable substrate, a stable shelter and water. Dense tail hairs help distinguish it from other Parabuthus. Its painful sting should receive medical assessment, and it must never be handled. Females bear live young.
Colors: Wild Type
