Family: Buthidae, (C.L. Koch, 1837) Genus: Buthacus, (Birula, 1908)

Distribution: - Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia.

Natural Habitat: - Sandy and rocky deserts or in semi-arid stepp areas.

Natural climate: - World Climate Index

Size: - 5,2cm-5,5cm.

Pectinal tooth count:

- Male: 27-31.

- Female: 21-25.

Breeding:

- Male adult: 7. instar

- Female adult: 7. instar --> (Reach adulthood in about 1 year)

- Size of litter: Until 24.

Gestation time: 4-5 months.

- Solitaire!

Conclusion:

- Very venomous and aggressive

- Dug under stones, but also places small caves

- Females eat young (i1) immediately in case of disturbance

- Breeding and mating easy to medium.

References: 1. Wikipedia:Buthacus 2. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS ON THE GENUS BUTHACUS BIRULA, 1908 (SCORPIONES, BUTHIDAE), WITH A DESCRIPTION OF ONE NEW SPECIES AND TWO NEW SUBSPECIES by Wilson R. Lourenço