Androctonus crassicauda
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The large scorpion responsible for most stings in south-eastern and eastern Turkey. Its venom causes intense pain, sweating, vomiting and cardiovascular disturbance, and can be fatal to children. Go to hospital; antivenom is available. Emerges at night from stones and mud walls — keep tents closed and shake out shoes.
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Entirely glossy black to dark brown with no yellow
Tail segments far thicker than the pincers, coarsely granulated
Thin, elongated and weak pincers
