Fat-tailed scorpions
Scientific name: Buthidae
Fat-tailed scorpions
Scientific name: Buthidae
Description
Members of the Buthidae family, often feared due to their venomous reputation, embody a fascinating mix of danger and delicacy. Famed as the scorpions with the most potent venom, many assume all Buthidae are uniformly lethal. However, while some can indeed pose serious risks to humans, others have venoms that are primarily effective on small prey, rather than people. Their venom, a subject of numerous myths, has spurred scientific interest in neurology, leading to potential medical breakthroughs.