Scorpions are characterized by the great pincers, the pedipalps, with which they grasp their prey. They have four pairs of legs and a segmented tail ending with a sting characteristically arched up over the back. They prey mainly on insects, or other scorpions, but the large ones also attack lizards and snakes. The venom is very toxic.
Most scorpions are nocturnal and live in deserts or rainforests, with some being arboreal. There are about 1200 species and they are slow-growing and long-lived.
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Photographs of this scorpion and information on its habitat, description and sting.
Lists all described scorpion species (Arachnida: Scorpiones) occurring in the USA; includes information, control, distributions, photos, and links.
A brief description of scorpion history, biology and taxonomy from UCMP Berkeley.
An introduction to keeping and caring for pet scorpions.
Discusses various scorpion-related topics, including photos and information of scorpion species from around the world, including those of medical importance. Contributors include systematists, ecologists, and enthusiasts.
Scott Stockwell's article about classification of scorpions in the Tree of Life project.
The characteristics of these creatures, their life cycle, feeding and habitat, with illustrations.
Description and biology of scorpions from Desert USA.
Information about scorpions in Africa south of the Zambezi River.
Guide to care of these arthropods including their housing and feeding.
An introduction to keeping and caring for pet scorpions.
Guide to care of these arthropods including their housing and feeding.
Photographs of this scorpion and information on its habitat, description and sting.
Discusses various scorpion-related topics, including photos and information of scorpion species from around the world, including those of medical importance. Contributors include systematists, ecologists, and enthusiasts.
The characteristics of these creatures, their life cycle, feeding and habitat, with illustrations.
Description and biology of scorpions from Desert USA.
Information about scorpions in Africa south of the Zambezi River.
Lists all described scorpion species (Arachnida: Scorpiones) occurring in the USA; includes information, control, distributions, photos, and links.
Scott Stockwell's article about classification of scorpions in the Tree of Life project.
A brief description of scorpion history, biology and taxonomy from UCMP Berkeley.
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