Bug FAQCape Docile Scorpion
Opisthacanthus capensis · Order: Scorpiones · Family: Hormuridae
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The Cape Docile Scorpion is a robust, dark brown to black scorpion that can turn green when hidden for a while. It lives in moist, dense vegetation such as pine plantations and forests, often hiding under bark or rocks. Its native range includes South Africa's Cape Province and Zimbabwe.
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Does it bite or sting?
In humans it is only mildly venomous, with its sting causing only local pain.
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Where it lives
Found mainly in moist habitats with dense vegetation, pine plantations, forests, and hiding under bark and rocks.
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What it eats
It is prey for several mammals, including the bat-eared fox, yellow mongoose, small grey mongoose, and water mongoose.
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Where it comes from
Native to the Cape Province of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Questions people ask
Does the Cape Docile Scorpion sting?
Yes, its sting is mild and only causes local pain.
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Where is this scorpion found?
It lives in moist, dense vegetation such as pine plantations and forests in the Cape Province of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Same family (Hormuridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opisthacanthus_capensis
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