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Scorpion (Scorpiones) DID YOU KNOW . Fun Facts In addition to the set of eyes Kingdom ........................ Animalia The highest brood was recorded in that are set in front, Phylum .......................... Arthropoda 1954 by J. Baerg at 105 babies by the scorpions also have two to five extra pairs of eyes along Subphylum .................... Chelicerata Jamaican striped scorpion the sides of its head! Class ............................. Arachnida Centruroides insulanus Subclass ........................ Dromopoda Scorpions have four pairs of Order ............................ Scorpiones legs and two large pincer- Suborder ....................... Neoscorpiones The average lifespan is 3-5 years, but bearing arms (pedipalps). Family ............................ Scorpionidae the Australian Urodacus yashenkoi Subfamily ...................... Scorpioninae could live up to 24 years. The pincers in the front are a prominent part of their anatomy. These "hands" Observations in the laboratory show play a vital role in defense and getting food. Fear Factor that scorpions are able to stay submerged in water for three to four Of the approximately One of the most common hours. 1,700 species of scorpions reasons for death in only 25 species pose a scorpions is during molting. threat to humans. Scorpions have a low metabolism Scorpions molt 6-10 times The rest are considered and can survive three years without during their lifetime. food. harmless to hold in your Most scorpions are hand! nocturnal. Scorpions can be found in seas, mountains, deserts, Where the Scorpion lives : tropics, and caves REFERENCES : http://animal- world.com/encyclo/reptiles/scorpions/AsianForestSc orpion.php#Scientific Name http://members.tripod.com/~c_kianwee/scorpion.ht m#classification Butterflies and Things http://www.care- http://www.butterfliesandthings.com/ sheet.com/index/Heterometrus_spinifer foldhere 6576 River Corners Rd | Spencer, Ohio 44275 USA http://knol.google.com/k/scorpions-what-is-truth- Phone: (330) 648 -1406 | Fax : (330) 648 -1019 and-what-is-wrong In The Spotlight: MALAYSIAN FOREST SCORPION (The Giant Scorpion) Sensory hairs cover the pincers and tail Spinifer) (Heterometrus to detect prey through vibrations in the air and ground. Key Facts: CORPION CORPION Common Name (Genus) ....... Giant Scorpion S Scientific Name (Species) ....... Heterometrus Spinifer Origin .................................... East Asia - Malaysia, Thailand Life Span ................................ 5-8 years in captivity and 3-7 years in the wild. IANT IANT Adult Size............................... 6 inches (15 cm) G Babies .................................... Called s corplings, female averages 10 babies in a single brood . Prey ........................................ Live food such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies, and HE HE cockroaches . T Predator ................................. Mam mals, frogs, salamander, spiders, birds, and other scorpions Temperament ........................ Relatively aggressive and territorial . Sting Potency ......................... Not lethal to humans - known to be slightly stronger than a bee sting . Habitat .................................. Require warm, humid conditions with temperatures of between 24 -32°C (75-90°F) .

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