Fun Facts About Scorpions
We know that Savage Scorpions make a great addition to any shot or specialty drink, but how much do you really know about Scorpions? We thought it would be fun to share some fun facts with you about these fascinating creatures. Check them out below, and don't forget to order Savage Scorpions. Spice up your holiday party or any event this year with some Savage Scorpion shots.
Scorpions Have Long Lifespans
Most arthropods have relatively short lives compared to other animals. Many insects only live for a few short months, or even weeks. Scorpions, on the other hand, have the longest lifespan among arthropods. Scorpions can live about 2-10 years when out in the wild. When they are held in captivity, they can live for as long as 25 years.
Scorpions Give Birth to Live Young
Insects usually deposit eggs outside their bodies. Scorpions, on the other hand, give birth to live babies. This is known as viviparity. Depending on the species, the gestational stage can be as short as two months, or as long as 18 months. After birth, the scorpion babies ride on their mother’s back, where they remain protected until they molt for the first time.
Scorpions Can Survive Just About Anything
Arthropods have lived on land for over 400 million years and scorpions are champions of survival. A scorpion can live for a full year without food. Scorpions can survive being submerged underwater for up to 48 hours because they have book lungs. Scorpions have an extremely low metabolic rate and they require only a tenth of the oxygen of most insects. This combined makes them virtually indestructible.
Scorpions Dance Before Mating
Scorpions engage in an elaborate courtship ritual, this is known as the promenade a deux – it means a walk for two. The dance begins when the male and female make contact. The male takes his partner by her pedipalps and walks her back and forth until he finds a proper location. In nature, the male usually leaves quickly once the mating is complete. In captivity, the female often devours her mate since has had worked up an appetite from all the dancing.
Scorpions Naturally Glow in the Dark
Scientists are still debating why scorpions glow under ultraviolet light. A scorpion’s skin absorbs ultraviolet light and reflects it as visible light. This makes the work of scorpion researchers easier. A few decades ago, there were only about 600 scorpion species known. Scientists now have documented and collected close to 2,000 kinds by using UV lights to locate them.Scorpions Eat Just About Anything
Scorpions are nocturnal hunters. Scorpions usually prey on spiders, insects, and other arthropods. Some scorpions do eat grubs and earthworms. Larger scorpions are even known to prey on small rodents and lizards.
Scorpions Aren’t All That Dangerous to People
Scorpions do sting, and being stung by a scorpion is not fun. But the truth is, scorpions can’t do much harm to humans – with a few exceptions. Of the nearly 2,000 known species, only 25 are known to produce venom powerful enough to affect humans. Young children are at a greater risk solely because of their size.
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