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The reason why scorpions glow under black light or commonly known as ultra-violent light is because their bodies contain a chemical called phosphate which glows under it.

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What makes scorpions glow under black light?

The reason why scorpions glow under black light or commonly known as ultra-violent light is because their bodies contain a chemical called phosphate which glows under it.


Would you see scorpions at the desert?

Scorpions that inhabit deserts are often nocturnal. So no. Unless you have a UV light, their exoskeletons become iridescent under ultra violet light.


Does scorpions glow?

Actually, all scorpions glow in the dark. There is a chemical compound that courses through their intestinal track and when they are digesting food, this compound is activated and releases a substance much like fluorescence. When you see a scorpion glowing in the night, you know it is digesting its food. Yet you can only see a scorpion glow in the dark under UV light.


How do water scorpions breathe underwater?

Scorpions can breathe under water, False. Scorpions cannot breathe under water but they can however hold their breath for up to 6 days


Why do scorpions glow so much under UV lights?

They glow because of a chemical compound that forms after the scorpion molts. it is not known why, but it sure is cool!


Where do scorpions make there shelter?

There are several places that scorpions make their shelter. They hide under ground, under rocks, under houses, and other places as well.


Do Scorpions like to hide under rocks?

Yes they do.


What animals glow under UV lights?

Scorpions do...


How can scorpions live under water?

Scorpions like more hot weather. Usually, a scorpion will burrow, so a desert terain would be more likey. Hope this helped, Teek


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Where in the desert do scorpions live?

During the day, scorpions stay hidden under rocks, tree bark, in burrows or under trash in the desert. They only emerge under cover of darkness to search for prey or to mate.