15 types of scorpion

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Coming face to face with a scorpion can be a terrifying experience. These animals, from the arachnid family, not only have an intimidating and menacing appearance, but also a venom that can be dangerous to humans and domestic animals.

However, everything will depend on the species of scorpion in question, so here at PeritoAnimal we have prepared this article about the 15 types of scorpion and we teach you how to identify them.

Types of scorpions and where they live

Scorpions, also called alacraus, are arthropods related to arachnids, which are distributed throughout most of the world, except in the arctic regions and much of the Russian territory.


There are about 1400 different species of scorpions, all of which are poisonous., the difference is that the poisons affect in different measures, so only some are lethal, the rest just provoke intoxication reactions.

In general, these animals are characterized by having two pincers and a stinger, which they use to inject the venom. Regarding diet, scorpions feed on insects and other small animals such as lizards. The sting is only used when they feel threatened because it is the most effective defense mechanism they have. While not all species are deadly, many are extremely dangerous to humans.

Where do scorpions live?

They prefer to live in desert climate areas, where they live among the rocks and ditches of the ground, although it is also possible to find some forest species.


most venomous scorpions in the world

There are some species of scorpions whose sting is deadly for humans, learn to identify them below:

1. yellow scorpion

The Brazilian yellow scorpion (Tityus serrulatus) is distributed over different areas of the Brazilian territory, although it has migrated to others that were not typical due to population growth. It is characterized by having a black body but with yellow ends and tail. The poison of this species is capable of causing death, as it directly attacks the nervous system and cause respiratory arrest.

2. Black-tailed scorpion

The black-tailed scorpion (Androctonus bicolor) is found in the Africa and East, where he prefers to live in desert and sandy areas. It measures only 9 centimeters and its entire body is black or very dark brown. It has nocturnal habits and its behavior is usually violent. THE sting of this type of scorpion it can also be lethal to humans as it is easily absorbed and causes respiratory arrest.


3. Yellow Palestinian Scorpion

The yellow Palestinian scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) inhabits Africa and the Orient. It measures up to 11 centimeters and is easily identifiable due to the yellow body ending in black at the end of the tail. The sting is painful, but it's just lethal when it affects children or people with heart failure. In these cases, it causes pulmonary edema and later, death.

4. Arizona Scorpion

The Arizona Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) is distributed throughout the United States and Mexico. It is characterized by its yellowish color, without major distinctions, in addition to a very curved stinger. Measures only 5 centimeters and prefers to live in dry areas, where it takes refuge under rocks and sand. It is considered the most dangerous scorpion in the United States, because like the others, its poison is capable of causing death by affecting the respiratory system.

5. Common yellow scorpion

The common yellow scorpion (Buthus occitanus) inhabits the Iberian Peninsula and various areas of France. It measures just 8 centimeters and is characterized by a brownish body, with a yellow tail and ends. O venom of this type of scorpion is very painful, although it only causes death when it bites children or people with serious health problems.

Argentina's most venomous scorpions

In Spanish-speaking countries there are also different species of scorpions, whose venoms have different levels of danger. Know some types of scorpion according to each country.

In Argentina, there are also several species of scorpions. Some of them have poisons that are dangerous to humans, while others only produce momentary effects. Meet some of them:

argentine scorpion (argentinus)

It measures 8 centimeters and can be found at northern Argentine territory. It is easily recognizable by its appearance, black stinger, bright yellow limbs and gray body. It prefers to live in humid places and, although it doesn't normally attack humans, its bite is deadly because it affects the nervous system.

gray scorpion (Tityus trivittatus)

Second on the list of Argentina's most venomous scorpions it is found not only in this country, where it is frequent in Corrientes and Chaco, but also in Brazil and Paraguay. He prefers to live on the bark of trees and wooden buildings because he likes humidity. The body is gray, with pincers and a yellow tail and ends that vary between a very light yellow and white. The venom is very dangerous and is considered to be more powerful than that of a rattlesnake, so it is deadly in humans if the emergency is not quickly attended to.

Also get to know the most venomous snakes in Brazil in this PeritoAnimal article.

Mexico's most venomous scorpions

In Mexico there are several types of scorpions that are poisonous to humans, among which are:

Black or blue scorpion (Centruroides gracilis)

This type of scorpion not only inhabits Mexico, but also Honduras, Cuba and Panama, among other countries. It measures between 10 and 15 centimeters and its color varies a lot, you can find it in dark tones close to black or very intense brown, with coloring at the ends that can be reddish, light brown or grayish. The sting can cause vomiting, tachycardia and breathing difficulties, among other symptoms, but if the bite is not treated in time, it causes death.

Centruroides limpidus

It is one of most venomous scorpions from Mexico and the world. Measures between 10 and 12 centimeters and has a more intense brown color in the tweezers. The poison causes death by attacking the respiratory system.

Nayarit Scorpion (noxius centruroides)

Considered one of the most venomous scorpions in Mexico, it is also possible to find it in some regions of Chile. It's hard to identify it, because it has a very varied coloration, from green tones to black, yellow and even reddish brown. The sting produces death if not treated in time.

Venezuela's most venomous scorpions

In Venezuela there are about 110 different species of scorpions, of which only a few are poisonous to humans, such as:

reddish scorpion (Tityus discrepans)

This type of scorpion measures only 7 millimeters and has a reddish body, with a black tail and light colored limbs. It can be found not only in Venezuela, but also in Brazil and Guyana, where he prefers to live in the bark of trees and in the middle of vegetation. The sting is deadly if not treated in time and is potentially dangerous to children, so it is considered one of the most dangerous types of scorpion in the country.

Chile's most venomous scorpions

In Chile it is also possible to find some species of venomous scorpions, such as:

Chilean Scorpion (Bothriurus coriaceus)

It is endemic to the Coquimbo region, where it lives among the sand of the dunes. Unlike most scorpions, this one prefer lower temperatures, so it usually makes holes to shelter from the heat. Although its bite is not deadly, it can cause poisoning in allergic people.

Chilean orange scorpion (brachistosterus paposo)

Its body is opaque orange on the limbs and tail, and brighter orange on the trunk. It measures just 8 centimeters and lives in the Paposo desert. your bite it's not lethal, but generates discomfort in allergic people.

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Spain's most venomous scorpions

In Spain there are few species of scorpions, and one of them is the Buthus occitanus or common scorpion, already mentioned. Among the others that can be found are:

Black scorpion with yellow legs (Euscorpius flaviaudis)

It inhabits the entire Iberian Peninsula and prefers warm, humid areas to live. Though its sting is comparable to that of a bee and therefore harmless. However, it can be dangerous for allergic people.

Iberian Scorpio (Buthus ibericus)

Inhabits mainly Extremadura and Andalusia. This scorpion is characterized by its colorbrownish similar to the bark of trees, where it prefers to live. The bite is not deadly for an adult human being, but it is dangerous for pets, children and allergic people.

These are just some of the species of most venomous scorpions there are. In other countries, such as Bolivia, Uruguay and Panama, there are also different types of scorpions, but their stings do not represent a danger, although specimens of already mentioned species such as Tityus trivittatus can also be found.

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