Note 1 — Chapter XVII · THE LANGUEDOCIAN SCORPION

Much more to be feared and much less well-known generally is the Languedocian Scorpion, isolated in the Mediterranean provinces. Far from seeking our dwelling-houses, he keeps out of the way, in untilled solitudes. Beside the Black Scorpion, he is a giant who, when full-grown, measures eight to nine centimetres in length.1 His colouring is that of pale, withered straw.