Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion Natural History
Size
The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion can grow up to 14cm long.
Habitat and Distribution
This nocturnal scorpion inhabits North America in desert regions where they live in burrows as deep as 2.5m.
Diet
These arachnids feed on insects and very small mammals (such as young mice).
Groups and Breeding
After mating, females give birth to live young and the young live on her back for approximately 1 week.
Threats
This species is not listed on the IUCN Red List.
Interesting Facts
Whilst the venom in their sting is similar in strength to a honeybee’s sting, they can similarly cause an allergic reaction. Females have wider and stockier bodies but males tend to have larger pincers.
The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion During Your Day Out in Kent
The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion can be found in our Bug Garden alongside many other species including Giant Centipedes, stick insects and many species of tarantula.