Whip Scorpion Natural History
Habitat and Distribution
Whip scorpions originate from Malaysia and they are a terrestrial invertebrate.
Diet
They eat other invertebrates including molluscs, millipedes, scorpions and many insects.
Interesting Facts
Unlike true scorpions, whip scorpions do not have the venomous sting in their tails. Instead, they defend themselves by squirting an acid from glands at the base of it’s tail to deter predators.
The Whip Scorpion During Your Day Out in Kent
The whip scorpion can be found in our Bug House along with many other invertebrates, including many species of tarantula, white-clawed crayfish and cockroaches.