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Scorpions are characterized by large claws and an erect tail which can be venomous. Ask questions about this arthropod here.

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Is a scorpion a predator?

Yes. A scorpion is a predator. The stinger in its tail contains poison. When it hits an insect or another victim with its stinger the poison kills the victim and starts the digestion process. It does not kill a person but raises quite a painful welt.

What can scorpions climb?

No. Scorpions cannot jump.

When eyeing off their prey, scorpions move slowly and stealthily with their open claws out in front, and their tail curled above their body.

What do scorpions eat in captivity?

Crickets.

Pin crickets or micro crickets are baby crickets and are recommended for young scorpions. depending on the breed a scorpion will reach adult hood between 6-months and 7 years so you have to judge which cricket is suitable by assessing its size. Brown crickets tend to be silent and are good for adult scorpions. You can gut feed the on fruit and veg, with things like weetabix or digestive biscuits, to provide for your scorpion. Scorpions also can eat meal-worms which can be kept in a fridge place in a tub with dired cereal such as oats for up to 2weeks, place them under a light for a few mins to get them wriggling again. A mixed diet and regular dusting of the crickets with vitamins and calcium will keep your scorpion healthy. Hope that helps. sam x

How many body parts does a scorpion have?

Lots, like the Pedipalps or Pincers. The stinger called the Telson. The Coxapophysis, Tricobothria Setae, Gnanthobase, Pectines/little feelers, Genital Operculum and way more. i craped my pants

Where to find an emperor scorpions in pet stores?

You can buy scorpions at the Armidale Pet Shop. Armidale is in NSW. I have been to the pet shop plenty of times and seen them there but you have to be a certain age to buy them. I Don't know what age though

What insecticide kills scorpions?

Many insecticides are labeled for and can kill scorpions. In fact your common can of raid will kill a scorpion. In fact you could kill a scorpion with a fly swatter, a rock, or a 2x4. What you want to know is what insecticide is effective against scorpions.

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Are desert hairy scorpions poisonous?

Yes all scorpions are. The amount of poison depends on the spieces and good way to determine how poisonous they are is by looking at its pinchers. The bigger the pinchers the less harmful their poison is

How can a scorpion be killed?

You dont. you let them back out into the natural habitat

Where can you find scorpions?

Scorpions are found in mostly warm climates, ranging from the deserts of Asia and the southwest US to the Australian outback. None are found in New Zealand or Antarctica. One species lives on the UK's Isle of Sheppey, just 62 km (38 miles) east of London. (see the related link)

Are scorpions active day or night?

Yes they are nocturnal. Answer. Scorpions are an arachnid of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting. Mainly active at night, they can easily be spotted under ultraviolet light. There is also a non venomous arachnid (scorpion) that superficially resembles the scorpion but lacks the long tail.

Who is the woman featured in the Scorpions video 'Tease Me Please Me '?

Meilani Paul is the answer, she played a good role in the movie Corporate Ladder with Kathleen Kinmont.

Is a scorpion a heterotroph?

Scorpions are animals and all animals are heterotrophs so yes, scorpions are heterotrophs.

What bug has six legs dark brown shell long antennae and looks like a distant cousin of a centipede?

I have one that looks exactly like you describe, but only 1/2 " long. Could it be the same bug?

Where can you buy scorpion venom?

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What is the name of the poison scorpions carry?

Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) which blocks small‐conductance chloride channels.

The fact that Chlorotoxin binds preferentially to glioma cells has allowed the development of new methods, that still are under investigation, for the treatment and diagnosis of several types of cancer.

Is an Emperor scorpion a consumer?

yes a consumer is when an animal eats another animala and a producer makes its own food and scorpions cant do tht

What does a scorpion tattoo symbolize?

Its "sun-seeking habit symbolizes the soul's search for awareness." To the Romans, who believed it hibernated, the lizard meant death and resurrection.


Just as the lizard is able to drop its tail in order to escape danger, so the lizard totem shows us the principles of letting go and self-protection


Symbolizes the soul searching for light

What phylum does scorpions belong to?

Scorpions are members of the phylum Arthropoda, and all arthropods belong to the taxonomic domain of Eukarya, members of which are characterised by having cells with nuclei. Eukarya covers all organisms in the Kingdom Animalia, as well as the Kingdoms Plantae, Fungi and Protista.

Are there scorpions in Greece?

yes there are scorpions in cyprus. i found one in the sink this morning and last week found one on the patio. i live in marathounda village, paphos. can anyone tell me if they are harmful. they are white and grey transluscent in colour and about 2 - 3 inches long.

When are scorpions most active?

Water scorpions do not mate directly. They do not have sexual intercourse. Instead, the male scorpion sits on the female scorpions back and deposits his sperm inside her.

Do scorpions have back bones?

They do not have backbones. Scorpions are part of the invertebrate family, which include arthropods, mulloscs, Annelids and poriferans. Invertebrate means that they don't have backbones. Some arthropods have exoskeletons, but none in all of the invertebrates have an internal skeleton.

How do a scorpion avoid predators?

It doesn't crabs are known to viciously attack any of their predators on sight

Where do scorpions live at?

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