#tityus serrulatus

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A Brazilian yellow scorpion (Tityus serrulatus) in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Tityus serrulatus is the most venomous scorpion in South America.

by Pedro H. Martins

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Tityus serrulatus. Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais, Brazil. by Pedro H. Martins Via Flickr:

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Dangerous scorpion (Tityus serrulatus) under UV light by Art Via Flickr: S Bahia, Brazil

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Brazilian Yellow Scorpion

Tityus serrulatus

Tityus is in reference to the Greek mythology of one of Zeus’ sons, who crawled out of the Earth , while serrulatus means broad saw or broad stinger. 

Family: Buthidae (Fat-Tailed Scorpions)

Fun Fact: “Ts venom possesses toxins affecting all anatomic systems, making it a lethal cocktail. However, its low lethality may be due to the low venom mass injected, to the different venom compositions, the body characteristics and health conditions of the victim and the local of Ts sting.” (Source)

Habitat: They are endemic to the considerable less dry forests of south, southeast, and mid-western Brazil. *

Ecosystem Role: Scorpions are carnivorous, mainly helping control insect populations. 

Conservation Status: Unknown

*Hoshino, K., Moura, A.T., De Paula, H.M.G. (2006). Selection of Environmental Temperature By the Yellow Scorpion (Tityus serrulatus). Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 12(1), 59-68.

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Escorpião Amarelo com sua prole (Tityus serrulatus) by Felipe Maranhao

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Tityus serrulatus by Anna M. Via Flickr: