Heterometrus
genus of scorpions
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Heterometrus longimanus, the Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion belonging to Forest scorpions.
Common names
changeThis scorpion's names include the Asian forest scorpion, Asian longclaw forest scorpion, black scorpion, giant forest scorpion, long claw forest scorpion, and Edible black scorpion.
Description
changeThe Asian forest scorpion can reach to 10 inches.
Locations
changeThis scorpion is native to India, Asia, and of course, the United States.
Sting
changeThis scorpion's sting is mildly venomous, but is not dangerous than most other scorpions.