Heterometrus

genus of scorpions

Heterometrus longimanus, the Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion belonging to Forest scorpions.

Common names

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This 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

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The Asian forest scorpion can reach to 10 inches.

Locations

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This scorpion is native to India, Asia, and of course, the United States.

This scorpion's sting is mildly venomous, but is not dangerous than most other scorpions.