About Heterometrus laoticus Couzijn, 1981
Heterometrus laoticus Couzijn, 1981, commonly called the Vietnam forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion that inhabits peaty areas of Vietnam and Laos. Adults of this species can grow up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) in length. It is classified as a communal species, but documented cases of cannibalism do occur, and individuals can be extremely violent even toward members of their own species when captured. This scorpion is farmed for use as a novelty food for human consumption in Vietnam. It is also used as an ingredient to make scorpion wine, a type of snake wine.
