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 What Kind of Scorpion

Hi, I am new to this site and have a question. Today I got a 120 Gallon aquarium. The guy I got it from had a rattlesnake in it. When we where cleaning it out we found a scorpion in it. The guy used to live in arizona and said it probley came from over there. The scorpion is 1 to 1 and a half inches.



08/04/09  12:50am

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   Message To: Spencer206   In reference to Message Id: 2050505


 What Kind of Scorpion

Id say desert hairy but im no expert, got any better photos?
08/04/09  10:02am

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   Message To: Scorpion-Newbie   In reference to Message Id: 2050665


 What Kind of Scorpion

Actually on that note id say deffinatly desert hairy, its a pretty common species from what i know, look up a picture of one on google see if yours look anything like it, looks abit light coloured, recent molt maybe, or maybe some type of bark scorpion
08/04/09  10:13am

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   Message To: Scorpion-Newbie   In reference to Message Id: 2050670


 What Kind of Scorpion

wow, sweet find!
08/04/09  04:37pm

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   Message To: Dualll   In reference to Message Id: 2050875


 What Kind of Scorpion

Dont think thats what hes hoping to hear duall! lol
08/04/09  05:52pm

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   Message To: Scorpion-Newbie   In reference to Message Id: 2050939


 What Kind of Scorpion

yo are they poisonous? they are sick.... if its safe to have thoughs,, im definetly getting one
09/21/09  10:37pm

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   Message To: Sorpionlova   In reference to Message Id: 2074799


 What Kind of Scorpion

yeah, all of them are venomous, but most are not deadly.
Out of all the scorpion species, only a handful are potent in venom and those I believe you need a license to obtain.
The majority of scorpions have a sting similar to a hornet’s.
However, if you have an allergic reaction to the venom you may be in trouble.



09/22/09  08:17pm

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   Message To: Dualll   In reference to Message Id: 2075094


 What Kind of Scorpion

correct Dualll, all species are venomous as stated. but only a select few will "leave you in the bed" one of the most commonly known in the U.S. is the bark scorpion. But not all carry neurotoxic venom, in fact Hemiscorpius lepturus. possesses cytotoxic venom.
09/28/09  01:01am


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