Physical Characteristics
Size: Very small, typically ranging from 22 mm to 36 mm in total length.
Appearance: Features a compact, granulated body that is uniformly reddish to yellowish-brown or blackish-brown.
Morphology: Characterized by flattish claws and slender metasomas (tails), which allow them to squeeze into narrow crevices. 
 
Biology and Behaviour
Reproduction: Notable for being parthenogenetic, meaning females can produce young without mating. They are also viviparous, giving birth to live young.
Temperament: Highly non-defensive and rarely sting; they often "play dead" when under extreme stress.
Sociality: Known to tolerate communal living, which is rare among many other scorpion species.
Venom: Possesses very mild venom that is generally unable to penetrate human skin. 
 
Habitat and Distribution
Habitat: Found in subtropical and tropical regions, typically inhabiting decayed wood, leaf litter, and areas under tree bark or stones.
Range: Widely distributed across Asia and Oceania, including India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and various Pacific islands like Fiji and Samoa.