Parabuthus transvaalicus
Parabuthus • Buthidae
**Transvaal Thick-Tail** — large for the buthid family and uniquely able to spray venom defensively (up to ~1 m). The spray itself is mostly an eye/mucous-membrane hazard rather than a skin one, but a sting from this species is medically significant. Hot keepers only, with eye protection during maintenance.
Temperature
78-90°F
Humidity
30-50%
Prey size: Crickets, roaches
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe)
Temperament
defensive
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