Scorpions have been around for 420 million years and are among the world's most remarkable living fossils. South Africa is home to an astonishing variety, with 108 species in three families spanning almost all of the country's biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos, forest and savanna. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens. Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the first comprehensive guide to describe and illustrate all known species in the country. The clear, detailed species accounts cover appearance, habitat and behaviour, and discuss the variation within species according to region. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional photographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail, bring to life the intricate patterning and colours of different species. Both males and females are presented, as well as a variety of colour forms, facilitating accurate identification in the field. An informative introduction covers anatomy, biology, behaviour and habitat, as well as venomosity and the treatment of stings.