There are loads. He are three for starters : Akravidae, Bothriuridae and Chactidae.
Some species of scorpions live 5- 10 years, others can live up to 25 years. :)
There are different kinds of scorpions. There are some that do not harm humans. However, there are about 25 species that are actually deadly and capable of killing a human.
No they are not. Most will cause a localized reaction but some can cause death.
this might surprise you but their are SEVEN MILLION
Yes there are species of scorpions that live in Florida.
Yes and no. It depends on the type of scorpion and the environment that they live in.
Scorpions do not eat people but they will sting them if they are provoked or threatened. There are about 2,000 species of scorpions in the world. Only about 40 of them can deliver a sting that can be lethal.
Scorpions number about 1750 described species.
Scorpions eat any insect smaller than it. Ex. roaches etc.What do scorpions eat?Scorpions survive on various insects and small animals, such as rodents. At times, they also nourish on lizards and spiders. One of the most common diets of a scorpion is cricket. There are larger species of scorpions, which have been known to kill birds and various small animals. The zoologists have identified different types of scorpions and there are 1500 species of scorpions. Some scorpions feed on smaller breed of scorpions or on young scorpions.Do scorpions drink water?The answer is yes; scorpions do drink water, depending on where they live. However, many species of scorpions do not drink water. If you are having a pet scorpion ensure to keep a wet wad of cotton because a pet scorpion regularly drinks water. The scorpions that live in rain forests, mountain highlands, forests and grasslands drink water from pools and streams.
Scorpions do not have a single species, but are an entire order of arthropods. The Arizona bark scorpion, for example is of the species Centruroides sculpturatus; and the largest scorpion is the Hadogenes troglodytes (at 20 cm in length).
Different sources give different numbers, but there are about 1,300 or 1,400 species of scorpions worldwide. In the US there are from 40 to 90 species, most of which are found in the dry areas of the western states.
Scorpion species are all different. They all carry a different kind of toxic venom. They are venomous but some species have a mild venom while other have venom that can either kill you or do serious harm.