Cercophonius squama...

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:48 pm

...or wood scorpion. Found this one under a rock in our back paddock. it's body is about 2 cm long. It's the only scorpion species that has been so far identified in Tasmania.

salden · Post by **salden** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:38 am

Mean looking fellow. Alsmost like he has a suit of armor on.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 4:45 am

The tail is the first thing I notice when I look at a scorpion and this one is no exception. It even looks painful. I agree with Sue, it does look armor plated. A good shot Steve.

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:04 am

Ken Ramos wrote:The tail is the first thing I notice when I look at a scorpion and this one is no exception. It even looks painful.

No way I was going to find out! According to the literature, stings are painful but don't cause any real problems. I'm STILL not going to find out!

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:26 am

Very cool find Steve...do not see to many of these in the forums

I bet Ken & Tom can find them where they live....None here in the North East USA

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:05 am

You know Doug, I've looked for scorpions around here, mostly under the bark of old dead trees but I yet have had the chance to find one. However, I am not disappointed. Found one in my bathroom once, when I lived in the Philippines.