Arabian Fat-tailed Scorpion / Androctonus crassicauda

The Arabian Fat-tailed Scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda) is one of the most dangerous and venomous scorpions found across the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates. Recognizable by its thick tail and robust body, this nocturnal predator is highly adapted to arid environments. Its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins that can cause serious medical complications in humans, especially in children and the elderly. While it poses a public health risk, the venom of A. crassicauda is also being studied for its potential in medical research, with early findings suggesting possible applications in cancer treatment, antimicrobial therapy, and neurological disorders. Despite its fearsome reputation, this species plays an important ecological role in controlling insect populations in desert ecosystems.