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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Scorpions (Scorpiones) » Iuridae » Giant Hairy Scorpions (Hadrurus) » Black Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus spadix)
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Scorpion - Hadrurus spadix
Copyright © 2008 Jason Wagner

Scorpion - Hadrurus spadix
Orlando, Florida, USA
Saw this guy at the Central Florida Reptile Expo. Don't know if it is common in the U.S. or not?
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Contributed by Jason Wagner on 14 June, 2008 - 11:49pm
Last updated 17 June, 2008 - 11:08pm

Scorpions!!!
I Love Scorpions A Lot!!!
… Henry Salas, 21 September, 2008 - 10:39pm login or register to post comments

Yes, its quite common in the
Yes, its quite common in the desert southwest USA (NV, AZ). That is the "black-backed desert hairy" scorpion (Hadrurus spadix). That is also the largest scorpion in North America, obtaining lengths of 5" from chelicerae to telson. Great scorps! I have one as a pet.
… Steve-o, 17 June, 2008 - 11:04pm login or register to post comments

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