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Scorpion Identification

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I'm reading that there is a way to identify the scorpion "Centruroides exilicauda" by the shape of it's tail and the blunt tooth at the base of the tail. I don't get it -- I looked at some pictures and just don't understand. Could you explain this better?

 

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August 21 1:09 PM (20 hours and 10 minutes and 54 seconds later)
         
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Hi Chris. These are also known as Bark Scorpions. I am also unsure what is meant by the "tooth" part of the description. However, these very venomous scorpions, while being hard to spot due to their color, are very distinctive when you do see one. They should be avoided at all costs. I'm going to give you links to some sites, two of which have excellent, up close pictures of them for easy indentification. The only thing I know of distinctive about the tail is that they hold it sideways, lying down when at rest, as opposed to raised over their body. It helps them to blend in with the background rather than having the tail up where you might see it a bit quicker. I hope this helps you with knowing exactly what it is, should you ever encounter one. Patricia



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Reply to Patricia's Post: Sorry your answer wasn't even close to what I was asking -- FYI: Actually, the Bark Scorpion is only mildly venomous and posses little threat to humans (other then a painful reaction) The number of deaths in the USA is almost non-existent (only 2 since 1947)-- seems to me that an expert should tender correct information.
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If this site, quoted below, is not expert enough then I'm not sure what you are looking for. Possibly you have your scorpions mixed up? I believe that "most venomous", "potentially fatal", would be a bit more than a "painful reaction". I'm sorry if this was not the information you were looking for. As best I can tell from your question, this is your answer, including the pictures to help identify it.

Bark Scorpion (Centruroides exilicauda)

DESCRIPTION: body (not "tail") up to 2.75" long. Distinguished from other local scorpions by its long, thin pincers (when you're this toxic you don't need strong pincers).
NATURAL HISTORY: Most venomous local scorpion (potentially fatal -- when stung, call the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center



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August 23 1:41 AM (10 hours and 50 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
Reply to Patricia's Post: Yea, I googled that response 2 days ago -- and read about 8 more citations -- many which said not usually harmful, mainly painful reaction, etc... I never rely on one citation as EXPERT opinon (you shouldn't either) obviously in your world you are an expert (probably in everything) no doubt gained by looking at one web-site citation. However, I was hoping to find someone with actual KNOWELGE on the subject -- not someone who googles a web-site and offers it as advice. So, have a great day! No need to respond any further, this is a waste of time.
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