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Madagascar's deadly (Opisthacanthus madagascariensis) Madagascar&#039;s wildlife is friendly to human life, it has no major predators or poisenous snakes. However, hidden beneath a rock in the Isola dessert still a dangerous creature awaits.<br />
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Disclaimer: the specie identification is an educated guess. Other than the guide&#039;s info (this one being deadly), I cannot confirm this with any information online. Isola,Madagascar,Opisthacanthus madagascariensis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Madagascar's deadly (Opisthacanthus madagascariensis)

Madagascar's wildlife is friendly to human life, it has no major predators or poisenous snakes. However, hidden beneath a rock in the Isola dessert still a dangerous creature awaits.

Disclaimer: the specie identification is an educated guess. Other than the guide's info (this one being deadly), I cannot confirm this with any information online.

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The Opisthacanthus madagascariensis is a specie of scorpion endemic to Madagascar. It concerns a mid-sized scorpion found in the dry areas of the country, including forests.

Similar species: Scorpions
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 5, 2013. Captured Sep 11, 2012 10:25.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm