"The buthids are commonly referred to as the thick-tailed scorpions and are generally venomous to man, the most venomous being Parabuthus and Buthotus. This is a large and widespread family with over 500 species occurring on all continents except Antarctica. Seven genera occur in southern Africa namely Afroisometrus, Parabuthus, Uroplectes, Hottentotta, Karasbergia, Lychas, Afroisometrus and Pseudolychas."
If you are asking for the purpose of choosing one for a pet, the following information will be helpful:
"Selection:
Before you even purchase or decide to keep as pet wild or captive bred scorpions, it is best to understand some basics of selection or you may end up with a ticking timebomb!
(I strongly recommend buying from knowledgeable pet shop owners or dealers identified species. This reduces the pressure on natural population and gives you a better chance of having a safe pet)
General guidelines:
1) Scorpions with slender claws are to be chosen with caution as most belong to family Buthidae which contains some of the most venomous scorpions known. One of the most common is the Texas bark scorpion, Centrutoides vittatus. It may be confused with Arizona bark scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda (C.sculputarus previously) which has been known to cause some deaths in Mexico in 1930-1960s. Stings of both C.exilicauda and C.vittatus is very painful. Death from stings of related species like Centruroides .limpidus, is not unknown. However, I must qualify that their venom is not as potent as those stated in (2) and so responsible and careful beginners may still keep them as pets.
2) Those with slender claws and fat, 'rough' tail is commonly called fat tail scorpion. The common name encompasses various species of genus Androctonus and genus Parabuthus but may be mixed up with genus like Hottentota. These are, in general, bad idea to keep unless you're a specialist or someone doing research on them. The reason is simple, most of us could not tell one from another and species like Yellow fat tail scorpion, Androctonus australis, stings is known to cause death in a small percentage of adults! They are quite aggressive and their venom toxicity to mouse is similar to that of cobra. They are, in short, too dangerous to keep as pets for the general public. Then again there are quite a few experienced responsible amateurs who keeps them. For the beginners, these are 'no-no.' "
More facts can be found at the links below. You can also find all you ever wanted to know about scorpians by googling the word scorpion followed by "the most venomous" inside quotation marks as shown. Hope this has been helpful. Good luck with your pet if you decide to get a scorpian.
2006-08-19 05:53:55
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answered by packrat1145 2
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Scorpion venom
All scorpion species possess venom. In general, scorpion venom is described as neurotoxic in nature. One exception to this however is Hemiscorpius lepturus which possesses cytotoxic venom. The neurotoxins consist of a variety of small proteins as well as sodium and potassium cations, which serve to interfere with neurotransmission in the victim. Scorpions use their venom to kill or paralyze their prey so that it can be eaten; in general it is fast acting, allowing for effective prey capture.
Scorpion venoms are optimized for other arthropods and therefore most scorpions are relatively harmless to humans; stings produce only local effects (such as pain, numbness or swelling). However a few scorpion species, mostly in the family Buthidae, can be dangerous to humans. Among the most dangerous are Leiurus quinquestriatus, otherwise known as the death stalker, which has the most potent venom in the family, and members of the genuses Parabuthus, Tityus and especially Androctonus, which also have strong venom. These scorpions, and others in the family Buthidae, have been responsible for many human deaths. Scorpions are generally unable to deliver enough venom to kill healthy adults; deaths normally occur in the young, elderly or infirm. One symptom of a scorpion sting can include numbing at the injection site, sometimes lasting for several days. Unless provoked, scorpions are generally harmless and timid and use their sting only for killing prey. Generally, they will run from danger or remain very still.
It is unknown whether scorpions are venom conservers; however, the venom is often only used when the prey cannot be subdued with the claws alone. Many scorpion species, such as Pandinus and Hadogenes, rarely if ever use their venom, instead relying on their strong bulky pedipalps in prey capture.
2006-08-19 05:55:44
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answered by Mysterious 3
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First of all there are many varieties of red and black scorpions. The most common black one you are probably talking about is the emperor scorpion. They have a mild poison that is only danderous to people who are sick or allegic to bees. Other wise it just really hurts. You can buy them at many popular pet stores. The smaller red ones can be as mild but for the most part I belive they are more dangerous then the black ones.
2006-08-19 05:27:59
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answered by Anonymous
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The seriousness of a scorpion's string is usually not in relation to their color. The smaller the scorpion, the more venomous their sting.
2006-08-19 05:24:09
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answered by Skypilot49 5
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Black big ones
2006-08-19 19:11:31
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answered by Star_Night 5
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The nasty looking green ones found in the deserts of kuwait
2006-08-19 05:24:43
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answered by zeuster2 3
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The black one is said to be more venomous .
2006-08-19 16:09:21
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answered by Infinity 7
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pink is established, yet blue is comfortable, exceptionally darkish blue. every person can pastime the pink, yet blue is more effective mysterious. darkish eco-friendly is cool too. pink is harsh and annoying, blue is cool and state-of-the-artwork
2016-11-26 01:49:12
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answered by ? 4
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black anyday
2006-08-21 00:18:24
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answered by shaikh 3
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