Parabuthus schlecteri (pair)

Parabuthus schlecteri, commonly known as the burrowing thick-tailed scorpion, is a species of scorpion native to Southern Africa. It belongs to the family Buthidae and is known for its robust body and thick tail. This species typically inhabits arid and semi-arid regions, where it constructs burrows to seek shelter from extreme temperatures and predators. Parabuthus transvaalicus is venomous and can deliver a painful sting, although fatalities from its venom are rare.