[5] These scorpions enjoy making scrapes with wood and rocks,[3] and are nocturnal, thus they hide in crevices or certain objects during the day.

[6] The black fat-tailed scorpion belongs to the genus Androctonus, which can be translated into "man-killer".

[7] The species name is bicolor which is translated into having two-colors,[8] which could be referring to their brown-black coloration.

[9] This paralyzes the prey, causing immobility and allowing the scorpion to consume it with ease.

[9] Scorpions are only able to ingest liquids, thus their chelicerae help them dispose of solid parts that cannot be consumed.

[10] The neurotoxins may also cause widespread neuronal excitation, symptoms of which can include pain, sweating, salivation, and tearing.