Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda)

Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda)

Comparison drawing of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion compared to other scorpions
Description
Description

The Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda) is considered one of the most dangerous species of scorpion following the Deathstalker. It is commonly found in the exotic animal trade despite this information. Its habitat range extends from North Africa into the Middle East throughout the semi-arid and arid regions. It is a medium-sized species noted for its large-sized tail from which its name derives and with a scientific name that translates to ”fat-tailed man-killer.” The color of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion varies from a light brown to a darker brown and tends to feed on anything smaller and moving.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion has an overall length between 3.1”-3.9” (7.9-9.9 cm) and weight of .02-.17 oz (.5-5 g). Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpions have a body length of 1.46”-1.85” (3.7-4.7 cm), body width of .51”-.63” (1.3-1.6 cm), and body height of .55”-.67” (1.4-1.7 cm). The typical lifespan of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion is between 3-8 years.

Series of measured illustrations of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion
Series of measured illustrations of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion
Group of outline illustrations of the Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion in various views
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
.55”-.67” | 1.4-1.7 cm
Width:
.51”-.63” | 1.3-1.6 cm
Depth:
Length:
3.1”-3.9” | 7.9-9.9 cm
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Weight:
.02-.17 oz | .5-5 g
Area:
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Body Length: 1.46”-1.85” | 3.7-4.7 cm

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Scientific Name:
Androctonus crassicauda
Lifespan:
3-8 years

Drawings include:

Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion top view, side

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