Centruroides edwardsii is a species of scorpion in the genus Centruroides found from Mexico to Colombia.
Description Centruroides edwardsii is a relatively large species of scorpion, with adults reaching between 6.0 cm and 10.5 cm in length. Most of the body and the pedipalps are reddish brown while the legs are yellow. Males are larger than females.
Distribution and habitat Centruroides edwardsii occurs throughout Central America from northwestern Mexico to central Colombia. It is found in diverse habitats, including tropical dry forest, desert, and rainforest, and occurs from sea-level to . C. edwardsii does well in human-modified landscapes and is frequently encountered in urban environments and human dwellings. Introduced populations occur in Cuba and Senegal.
Ecology Scorpions in the genus Centruroides primarily prey upon insects, but C. edwardsii has occasionally been documenting consuming small vertebrates including the snake Tantilla armillata and anole lizards.
Venom The venom of C. edwardsii has hemolytic activity and has been demonstrated to cause paralysis in both arthropods and small vertebrates. Due to its frequent co-occurrence with humans, C. edwardsii frequently stings people in some regions. It's venom may be dangerous to children under 15.
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