Body white-yellow to orange-brown with variegated patches of light or dark brown.
They usually live in burrows under plant litter on the ground. These burrows are shallow if they are temporary and deeper if they will be occupied longer. They can also live under the bark of standing trees, preferring eucalypts

Warning:Sting is painful whilst not considered dangerous always be mindful of anaphylaxis if unsure seek medical advice

At a glance

Habitat Under bark of eucalypt trees and in ground leaf litter, in burrows, also urban gardens.
Size Can grow to around 50mm
Origin Native
Distribution South-western and eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Descriptions
Distribution
South-western and eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Under bark of eucalypt trees and in ground leaf litter, in burrows, also urban gardens.
Size
Can grow to around 50mm
Common Name Wood Scorpion
Aliases forest scorpion,
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
SubphylumChelicerata
ClassArachnida
OrderScorpiones
SuperfamilyBothriuroidea
FamilyBothriuridae
GenusCercophonius
SpeciesCercophonius squama
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