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Reptile Tank - Scorpion

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So... if a snake in a tank doesn't suit you, and you don't fancy a large spider, maybe a scorpion will do?

Believe it or not, scorpions are also arachnids (like spiders!) and have 8 legs! They're also equipped with a pair of pincers and a thin, segmented tail that curves over their back. These cool critters can be found on every continent around the world, except Antarctica, but they’re most common in deserts and areas of hot, dry lands.

Scorpions have an impressive method for catching their grub. When hungry, a scorpion will quickly grab its prey with its pincers, and then whip its telson – the poisonous tip of their tail – forward to sting and kill the doomed victim. Ouch! These awesome arachnids typically eat insects (although some eat spiders, lizards and small rodents, too), and each species has a special type of venom that works well against the chosen prey.

This scorpion can move if you want him to, and even catch himself a little spider for lunch!

If you like our scorpion, maybe you'll like our little green mamba and our tarantula too?


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