Scorpions are easily recognized by their long stinger bearing tails, large claws and eight legs. All species carry venom but only about 25 of the 1400 recognized species carry venom strong enough to kill a human.Texas A&M University: Scorpions
Scorpions belong to the class arachnida and are close relatives to ticks, mites and spiders. Scorpions are found in a variety of habitats including deserts, grasslands, forests and mountainous areas.Texas A&M University: Scorpions
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Believed to be on the planet for over 400 million years, long before dinosaursThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Scorpions are fluorescent under ultraviolet lightThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Out of the 1400 species only 20 to 30 have strong enough venom to kill a personThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Average lifespan 3 to 5 years, though some may live for 25 yearsThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Scorpions are found in all types of habitatsThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Scorpions vary in sizeThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
