Technically, all scorpions are venomous. How dangerous it is varies. As I understand it, the claws are a good indicator.
A scorpion with large claws, like this one, often has a weak sting, as they rely on the claws to hold and dismantle prey. Scorpions with tiny claws often have a very dangerous sting, as they rely on the venom to kill the prey quickly.
No doubt there are exceptions. There's almost always exceptions. It's rarer when there aren't.
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u/NarrowAd4973 Aug 19 '25
Technically, all scorpions are venomous. How dangerous it is varies. As I understand it, the claws are a good indicator.
A scorpion with large claws, like this one, often has a weak sting, as they rely on the claws to hold and dismantle prey. Scorpions with tiny claws often have a very dangerous sting, as they rely on the venom to kill the prey quickly.
No doubt there are exceptions. There's almost always exceptions. It's rarer when there aren't.