Indian Red Scorpion
Hottentotta tamulus
Local name: Lal Vichu / बिच्छू
lightbulbCauses the majority of serious scorpion envenomations in India.
Identification
The Indian Red Scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Lal Vichu / बिच्छू.
Habitat. Under stones, brick piles and village houses of peninsular India
Diet. Insects and other arthropods
Field notes. The most medically important scorpion in India. Do not handle; sting can be fatal to children. Direct the caller to a hospital, then relocate if safe. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Unlisted.
Habitat
Under stones, brick piles and village houses of peninsular India
Diet
Insects and other arthropods
Behavior
The most medically important scorpion in India. Do not handle; sting can be fatal to children. Direct the caller to a hospital, then relocate if safe.