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the Scorpion

Scorpions are found almost in every corner of the world. Their main habitat includes jungle, grassland, savanna and desert. Their life span can go up to 25 years. They are more closely related to spider and ticks. They are carnivorous animals and like to eat spiders, insects, rodent and others. Their sting can cause deep harm to humans. Scorpions have eight legs and there are almost 2000 species of the same. They also have two large claws at front that allows them to tightly hold the prey.

Scorpion internet resources

Asian Forest Scorpions Care Sheet
Asian Forest Scorpions are good for the beginner that wants to try something more aggressive than an Emperor Scorpion ..
petbugs.com/caresheets/Heterometrus-spe...

An Introduction To Tarantulas And Scorpions
arachnophiliac.com/burrow/btstalk.htm

Scorpion Photos
At this site you will find a list of photographs of scorpions.
ntnu.no/ub/scorpion-files/gallery.php

Scorpions DersertUSA
All about the dreaded Scorpion, includes color photos, scientific names, common names, description, behavior, range, habitats and life cycle.
desertusa.com/oct96/du_scorpion.html

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