10 Interesting Facts You Probably Don't Know About Scorpions
Most of the blogs about our unique cocktail ingredient focus on drinks and how you can incorporate Savage Scorpions into them. Today we have instead decided to focus on that intriguing creature inside your scorpion shot - the scorpion itself!
Scorpions are very interesting creatures, but unless you have a reason to learn about them, probably a bit mysterious to the average person. Keep reading below to learn some fun facts about this intriguing animal and the way you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life.
SCORPION FUN FACTS
Insects or spiders? - Scorpions are not insects but rather classified as Arachnida, making them a distant cousin to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, while insects have 6 legs and 3 body segments.
They've been around a while. - Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known. They were the first arachnid fossils to be found in the Paleozoic strata.
They're nearly everywhere. - They can currently be found on every continent except for Antarctica.
Don't be scared. - Out of the over 1,700 different species of scorpion, only about 25 of those have venom capable of killing a human. (All of our Savage Scorpions are quality processed and have the stingers removed, so no worries!)
They glow! - Scorpions naturally glow under UV lights (such as black lights.) This is because there are fluorescent chemicals present in their exoskeleton, and also another reason that they are so awesome dropped into a shot in a bar with blacklights!
Getting bigger - They shed that exoskeleton up to 7 times until they are fully grown, which can take up to 3 years. Until the new one forms, they are vulnerable to predators.
Survivors - Their full lifespan is anywhere from 2-6 years, which is very long compared to other invertebrates. There are reports that in captivity, some have lived as long as 25 years!
Huge families - Scorpions can have as many as 100 babies in a single brood! They are not hatched from eggs but instead are born alive. After being born, they crawl up onto the mother's back and ride there for 10-20 days until their exoskeleton is hard enough to protect them.
No thanks, I'm full. - They have large food storage organs and can eat a humongous amount of food in one meal. That paired with their low metabolism means that they are capable of surviving anywhere from 6 -12 months before they need to eat again!
Hold your breath! - Another way that scorpions are amazing survivors is that they have book lungs much like horseshoe crabs, meaning that they can stay submerged underwater for up to 48 hours! Also, since they normally live in harsh, dry environments, the can survive a lack of water too, able to live on only the moisture they get from their food.
Scorpions are very interesting creatures, but unless you have a reason to learn about them, probably a bit mysterious to the average person. Keep reading below to learn some fun facts about this intriguing animal and the way you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life.
SCORPION FUN FACTS
Insects or spiders? - Scorpions are not insects but rather classified as Arachnida, making them a distant cousin to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, while insects have 6 legs and 3 body segments.
They've been around a while. - Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known. They were the first arachnid fossils to be found in the Paleozoic strata.
They're nearly everywhere. - They can currently be found on every continent except for Antarctica.
Don't be scared. - Out of the over 1,700 different species of scorpion, only about 25 of those have venom capable of killing a human. (All of our Savage Scorpions are quality processed and have the stingers removed, so no worries!)
They glow! - Scorpions naturally glow under UV lights (such as black lights.) This is because there are fluorescent chemicals present in their exoskeleton, and also another reason that they are so awesome dropped into a shot in a bar with blacklights!
Getting bigger - They shed that exoskeleton up to 7 times until they are fully grown, which can take up to 3 years. Until the new one forms, they are vulnerable to predators.
Survivors - Their full lifespan is anywhere from 2-6 years, which is very long compared to other invertebrates. There are reports that in captivity, some have lived as long as 25 years!
Huge families - Scorpions can have as many as 100 babies in a single brood! They are not hatched from eggs but instead are born alive. After being born, they crawl up onto the mother's back and ride there for 10-20 days until their exoskeleton is hard enough to protect them.
No thanks, I'm full. - They have large food storage organs and can eat a humongous amount of food in one meal. That paired with their low metabolism means that they are capable of surviving anywhere from 6 -12 months before they need to eat again!
Hold your breath! - Another way that scorpions are amazing survivors is that they have book lungs much like horseshoe crabs, meaning that they can stay submerged underwater for up to 48 hours! Also, since they normally live in harsh, dry environments, the can survive a lack of water too, able to live on only the moisture they get from their food.
SAVAGE SCORPION FUN FACTS
The Savage Scorpions we sell for your drinks, shots, and even food items are REAL scorpions. In addition to the interesting facts you read about regular scorpions, our creative cocktail garnish has a few additional fun facts of its own.
- Savage Scorpions are perfectly safe to eat as they are high quality processed and have the stingers removed before they are sent out to you.
- They seriously glow under UV lights. We don't have to do anything extra to them, they're just naturally awesome like that!
- They are guaranteed to liven up any party (as long as you have friends that like to have fun!)
- The addition of Savage Scorpions to your menu will get people excited and talking about your bar or restaurant.
- Savage Scorpions are easy to order. Simply visit our website at www.SavageScorpions.com and let us know how many you need.
Our website also contains a link to this blog which we update weekly with all kinds of fun stuff like the cool facts we featured today, drink recipes, party ideas, and more. If you happen to own an establishment that would like to serve Savage Scorpions, you will also find blogs with tips on how to increase revenue for your bar or restaurant.
Now that you know how incredibly awesome these wonderful creatures are, share the fun. Tell your friends about them or, better yet, show them by bringing out a few Savage Scorpions the next time you all get together!
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