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Desert Hairy Scorpion

Hadrurus arizonensis

Description:

The Desert Hairy Scorpion is the largest scorpion in North America. It is not a dangerous scorpion, to humans at least. Unless you are allergic to it, the Desert Hairy Scorpion's venom is pretty much harmless. This species is aggressive though, and will sting readily. Besides that, the only bad quality this scorpion has is that it can die if there is too much moisture in the tank. Being from the desert, the Desert Hairy Scorpion has adapted to getting it's water from the animals it feeds on. An occasional light misting won't hurt, but if you live in a humid area, you should think this over before purchasing your scorpion. Desert Hairy Scorpions prove to be a popular scorpion species in captivity due to it's size, beauty, and the fact that it is not a very dangerous species.

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4 Comments

Daacwen
Daacwen 12 years ago

that is a nice spot!!!

Norman Celis
Norman Celis 12 years ago

ceherzog... one of my exotic pet, it was imported here at Philippines...thanks...

harsha, thanks...

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 12 years ago

Two thumbs up to your click.

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

Did you find this scorpion in North America or the Philippines?

Excellent photo!

Norman Celis
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Norman Celis

Romblon, Philippines

Spotted on Sep 24, 2011
Submitted on Sep 24, 2011

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