Savage Scorpions

The scorpion is a very intriguing creature but unless you've been given a reason to learn about them, chances are that you probably haven't given them much thought. The team at Savage Scorpions is a bit obsessed with them. (As we rightly should be!)   Beyond being a very unique and creative drink ingredient , there are all kinds of awesome fun facts about scorpions out there. Today, we've got 20 interesting tidbits to share with you. Some about scorpions themselves, a few nutritional facts, plus even more about our special brand in particular.  10 SCORPION FACTS #1 - They're nearly everywhere. - They can currently be found on every continent except for Antarctica. #2 - 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. #3 - Insects or spiders? - Scorpions are not insects but rather classified as Arachnida, making them a distant cous...

We talk a lot about all of the fun you can have with our  unique and exciting drink garnish , as well as the different ways that you can incorporate them into your cocktails to add some entertainment to your refreshment. Today, however, we decided to take a closer look at the  Savage Scorpions  themselves.  The scorpion is a very interesting creature, 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 as well as some nutritional facts, plus more about how you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life. 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...

The scorpions we are most familiar with (as we hope you are as well) are the Savage Scorpions we offer as a creative drink idea to drop into your cocktails and scorpion shots . This fantastic creature is pretty savage already before we got our hands on it. Scorpions may be a bit of a mystery to you, but the awesome facts in today's blog will change that and give you a new appreciation for them.  DID YOU KNOW... #1 - They Are NOT Insects Even though we have heard many refer to our scorpion shots as an "insect cocktail," scorpions are not insects. They are actually classified as Arachnida, making them distant cousins to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, unlike insects which have 6 legs and 3 body segments.  #2 - They Are Ancient Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known! They were the first arachnid fossils to be found in the Paleozoic strata.   #3 - They Get Around Currently, scorpions can be found on every continent in...

Unless you happen to be a scorpion fanatic, you probably didn't know that this intriguing creature can be found living on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. The specific scorpions that we use to provide you with scorpion shots and a fun and unique cocktail garnish come from just two of those places - China and Thailand.  In other countries, locals and tourists alike enjoy scorpions more commonly than we are used to.  Here in the United States, our Savage Scorpions are the best way for you to get a taste of this delicacy. (Of course, once you try them, you'll want to have them again and share them with all of your friends!)  Savage Scorpions can be used in shots, cocktails, and even on gourmet foods. Here's a closer look at how they are enjoyed in other parts of the world.  Thailand If you thought taking a scorpion shot was savage, people in Thailand eat their scorpions on a stick, similar to a kabob. When tourists, or anyone for tha...

Most of the blogs about our unique cocktail ingredien t 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 o...