Death Stalker
Overview
Leiurus Quinquestriatus, most commonly known as the Death Stalker is a species of scorpion. It is a member of the Buthidae family and most importantly its part of the Arthropoda phylum. It is also known as Israeli yellow scorpion, Palestine Yellow Scorpion Omdurman scorpion, Israeli Desert Scorpion and numerous other nicknames. These names generally originate from the commercial captive trade of the animal. To eliminate confusion, especially with potentially dangerous species, the scientific name is normally used to refer to them. The name Leiurus quinquestriatus roughly translates into English as "five-striped smooth-tail". Other species of the genus Leiurus are often referred to as "deathstalkers" as well. They are most commonly found in Israel and other Middle Eastern nations in that area. The Death Stalker is regarded as a highly dangerous species. This is because its venom is a powerful mixture of neurotoxins, with a low lethal dose. Eventhough a sting from this scorpion is extraordinarily painful, it normally would not kill an otherwise healthy adult human. However, young children, the elderly, or infirm (such as those with a heart condition or those who are allergic) would be at much greater risk
Skeletal System
Since Leiurus Quinquestriatus is an arthropod, the Death Stalker has an external skeleton. The exoskeleton is made up of different segments allowing flexibility for their rigid structure. Like all arthropods, including the Blue Claw, it has a fused capsule as a head and the trunk is divided into a series of articulating sclerites called tergites. In addition, the characteristic limbs of Death Stalkers need to be jointed. The exoskeleton also has an internal part that allows for the attachment of muscles. These features of the scorpion are very complex in the internal part of the exoskeleton. The scorpion also has segmented limbs as part of their exoskeleton. This is part of their need to be flexible but rigid. The exoskeleton has a slim and segmented main body unlike the Blue Claw. This allows for it to bend its tail for a more maneuverable stinger. It also has its legs more to the side so its weight would be distributed more and allow for fast movement in the sand.