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Yala Giant Scorpion found outside Yala This giant scorpion found on my coconut estate in the Kurunegala district. I wonder if it is the Yala Giant because it is definitely a giant. Maybe some small differences in the pincers though. Can anyone identify? Geotagged,Heterometrus yaleensis,Scorpion,Sri Lanka,Summer,Yala,Yala Giant Scorpion

Yala Giant Scorpion found outside Yala

This giant scorpion found on my coconut estate in the Kurunegala district. I wonder if it is the Yala Giant because it is definitely a giant. Maybe some small differences in the pincers though. Can anyone identify?

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Ernst

Lion

Nice one. Posted 5 years ago
1. Isurupera
  
  Green Fly
  
  Thank you :) Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Extraordinary creature! Welcome to JungleDragon! Posted 5 years ago
1. Isurupera
  
  Green Fly
  
  Thanks! :) Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Welcome to JungleDragon, what a way to start! Posted 5 years ago

Isurupera

Green Fly

!! :) Posted 5 years ago

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The Yala Giant Scorpion

Heterometrus yaleensis is a species of scorpion described in 2019. It is known only from Yala National Park in Sri Lanka.

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Similar species: Scorpions

Species identified by Isurupera

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2020. Captured Jul 20, 2020 23:24 in Unnamed Road, Sri Lanka.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.