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    Question Scorpion Identification?

    Today I got a scorpion off a reptile supplier...he didn't know much about it except that they call it a "ruby red"

    It has a large tail and small pinchers, so I want to make sure that it isn't too dangerous. I can't even tell you tell you how old this guy is or if its male/female..right now its maybe 2" long. Origin unknown.

    I would really appreciate identifying this species, preferably its latin name.
    I have linked two pictures, sorry they aren't too clear - they were taken with my phone.

    Thanks everyone.

    http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...hp?i=24262&c=3
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...hp?i=24263&c=3

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    Re: Scorpion Identification?

    Quote Originally Posted by EastofEden View Post
    Today I got a scorpion off a reptile supplier...he didn't know much about it except that they call it a "ruby red"

    It has a large tail and small pinchers, so I want to make sure that it isn't too dangerous. I can't even tell you tell you how old this guy is or if its male/female..right now its maybe 2" long. Origin unknown.

    I would really appreciate identifying this species, preferably its latin name.
    I have linked two pictures, sorry they aren't too clear - they were taken with my phone.

    Thanks everyone.

    http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...hp?i=24262&c=3
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...hp?i=24263&c=3
    That's a Babycurus Jacksoni

    It's about 2.5/5 in terms of venom.

    It hurts more then the usuals, but it won't put you in the hospital.

    It could be either a subadult, or a female.

    My guess adult female.

    If it where female it's chela(claws) Would be bulb-like or fatter. And it would have a thicker tail
    www.scorpionforum.darkbb.com
    myspace.com/aztekvamp

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