Animals

Arizona bark scorpion

The is a venomous arthropod that is known for hiding under rocks and in crevices. It’s one of the world’s most lethal scorpions. A key way to spot them is using ultraviolet light as they easier to find during the night.

This scorpion is located not only in Latin America but also the northwestern Mexico. This is where the scorpion scampers across deserts by day. It’s known for being a scrawny 8-10 cm long. If you get stung by this scorpion you’ll have intense pain for 6,8 or 10 hours maybe even 12. However it’s venom is also being used to help treat cancer by helping pin point the exact location of the cancer cells. 

This scorpion is very good at climbing and it’s is virtually indestructible. The scorpion can even be frozen for weeks and come back to life when thawed. It is responsible for tens of thousands of attacks in Mexico every year. It’s also known for getting in people’s home.

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