Scorpion

This colorful creature can be yellow, blue, reddish-brown or black. Scorpions are found in the southern part of the United States from coast to coast, and can live to be 15 years old.

A predator by nature, he consumes insects, spiders, centipedes and even other scorpions. Larger scorpions might even eat snakes, rodents or mice if he is able to catch them!

Commonly considered a desert dweller, the scorpion can actually be found in areas such as grasslands, deciduous forests, rain forests and caves.

Fascinating Facts

• Warning! The sting of a scorpion can be painful—even deadly—depending upon the species.
• Making appearances. Scorpions look a little like crabs, with four pairs of legs, two pincers and a long, segmented tail that curls up and has a stinger on the end!
• Glow in the dark. Scorpions fluoresce. That means they “glow” under certain types of ultraviolet light. This is helpful to scientists who can use a portable black light to locate these nocturnal creatures.

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