* Scorpion Information
There are approximately 1,300 species of scorpions
worldwide, characterized by an elongated body and a
segmented tail that is tipped with a venomous stinger.
Scorpions are very common in the Southern an Southwestern
States.
Most are not poisonous ,except for two species found in the
southwestern states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, and
Texas.
Scorpions are commonly thought of as desert animals, but in
fact, they occur in many other habitats as well, including
grasslands and savannahs, deciduous forests, pine forests,
rain forest and caves.
Scorpions have long, slender body iwth a 5-segmented tail
that be arched over the back.
Varies between species, but most measure about 2 inches
fully grown.
Most of the scorpions that enter dwellings are not poisonous,
their stings like those of bees or wasps.
A typical non poisonous scorpion is the common striped
Centruroides vittatus, Striped back scorpion. This species is
widely distributed in the southern United States.
It has 2 broad, dark bands extending the length of the back,
on an otherwise yellowish-brown body.
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