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Urodacus sp. Kalbarri WA.
If you want to go scorpion spotting, bring a UV torch! They stand out like little jewels.
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Urodacus sp. Kalbarri WA.
If you want to go scorpion spotting, bring a UV torch! They stand out like little jewels.
#3528 - Urodacus novaehollandiae - Coastal Robust Scorpion
AKA Coastal burrowing scorpion or black sand scorpion.
Originally described in 1861 by German naturalist and explorer Wilhelm Karl Hartwich ( or Hartwig ) Peters. It's along the coast of South Australia from Adelaide westwards to Perth, in coastal dunes as well as in sandy soils further inland at this end of its range. Their spiral burrows are about 1m deep, and they can live for at least 12 years.
A large scorpion, but not considered dangerous - stings may cause localised swelling, pain, and numbness, but they're nothing compared to the Deathstalker and Southern Mankiller scorpions from other parts of the world.
Julimar State Forest, WA
Urodacus sp. Kalbarri WA.
20 December, 2016.
Feeling very sad. My first ever scorpion died today...I had her for about 8 years :`( RIP