• Diet: Insects, spiders, small lizards
  • Habitat: Rocky crevices, burrows, under logs
  • Lifespan: 4–5 years
  • Activity: Nocturnal, inactive in cold months
  • Interesting Fact: One of the most venomous scorpions
  • Danger to Humans:
  • Effects: Intense pain, sweating, seizures (rare)
  • Lethality: Rare in adults; dangerous to children
  • Treatment: Cold compress, hospital care.
  • Antivenom sometimes used.