The Scorpions in Drôme Ardèche

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Of the 5 species present in France, 3 have been listed in Drôme Ardèche. Anne Bounias-Delacour is a naturalist, specialist in arachnids.

For the moment, Euscorpius flavicaudis has gone up to Valence where it can reproduce, but with global warming, some scorpions could, in 20 years, end up in Lyon.

Euscorpius tergestinus
– Anne Bounias-Delacour

The bite is not fatal in France, but for some sensitive people it can lead to hospitalization. Buthus occitanus is the one with the most virulent venom, the bite of which can cause a fever of up to 40 degrees.

Buthus occitanus, female with her young on her back
Buthus occitanus, female with her young on her back
– Anne Bounias-Delacour

they crush the shell of their prey to be able to consume it.

LINKS TO GO FURTHER:

Anne Bounias-Delacour’s website, THREADS AND SILKS

INPN, National Inventory of Natural Heritage:

Buthus occitanus

Euscorpius tergestinus

Euscorpius flavicuadis


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