Fossil scorpions have been
found in beds of rock dating back over 400
million years ago. There are over 30
identified species of scorpions in Arizona but
most humans will encounter only these three:
- The Devil Scorpion
(Has the highest
population of all the species and is
widely distributed throughout Arizona.)
- The Desert Hairy
Scorpion (The most recognized
scorpion thanks to the Alfred Hitchcok
movies)
- The Bark Scorpion (The
most dangerous species which carries a
life threatening venom)
Scorpions are nocturnal animals
and remain in hiding during the day in verious
types of protective habitats. Because they are
independent creatures, you will not usually find
scorpions nesting in groups, if this happens it
is because of a shortage in housing. At night
scorpions will come out of hiding to protect
their territory and ambush unsuspecting prey.
Scorpions cannot see very well and are not
aggressive hunters.
MYTH 1: Scorpions Nest -
Scorpions do not live in communties
MYTH 2: Scorpions like living
in human housing - Scorpions are not happy home
dwellers, they usually end up inside a home
because they were carried in when transporting
wood or foraged in after territory was disturbed.
MYTH 3: Scorpions are only
found in the hottest and undisturbed parts of the
desert - Scorpions live abundantly in all regions
of Arizona.
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