Tags: Arachnid.
Buthus occitanus the Common Yellow Scorpion is a species of scorpion in the Buthidae family. It occurs in the Middle East North Africa and Europe.B. occitanus is 60-80 mm in length has a yellow or yellow-brown color and is venomous but its toxicity varies markedly across its range. This scorpion is often found in dry and hot areas with sparse vegetation where it hides under stones etc. during daytime.
