Burrowing Thicktail Scorpion Parabuthus schlechteri

This thick-tailed scorpion packs enough venom to kill humans—and has the track record to prove it. What makes these Afrotropical hunters so lethal is their potent venom delivered through an oversized, curved tail. They thrive in dry regions where most other predators struggle, and their stings are medically significant enough to warrant serious medical attention. If you spot one, admiration from a very safe distance is essential.