Do not deserve a place here as very few death is caused by this species. It is placed here to allow comparision with A.bicolor which look slightly similar. Difference is observed in coloration, body shape and texture. An easier gauge is that this comes from South Africa while A.bicolor is more common in North Africa. The pedipalp is very slender and the metasoma very wide.
Males has more bulbous and shorter chelae and are smaller size with longer pectines.
It is generally chocolate brown and is lighter at the legs and pedipalp. Its telson is large and bulbous with granular bumps and reddish setae. It comes from Botswana, South Africa, Rhodesia and Mozambique. Severe pain and temporary blindness is generally experienced by victims and permanent damage is possible if not washed out immediately. It is strongly recommended for anyone in direct exposure to Parabuthus spp to wear goggles.