Reddyanus basilicus is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae.

[1][2][3] There is high variability in morphometric characters between small males with 27 to 32 mm long after the fourth ecdysis, and larger males 40 to 46 mm long after the fifth ecdysis.

Male has longer metasomal segments and telson than female.

Pedipalp movable finger is clearly longer than chela manus.

Pedipalps and legs dusted with brown maculation, which is identical on femur and patella as well.