Scorpions
What do Scorpions Look Like?
Florida scorpions range from 1 inch to 4 inches in size and can be brown, reddish-brown, or clearish-yellow in color. They have two claw-like pincers attached to the end of their front legs, which they use to capture their prey. The distinctive, famous stinger at the end of their tail is usually curled and held up over their body.
Native Florida scorpions do not produce a fatal sting – the sting is actually a nerve poison and has been compared to the pain of a bad wasp sting. Scorpions rarely sting humans except when used as a defense mechanism, such as when they are pinned against them and have little to no choice.
Signs of a Scorpion Infestation
Scorpions are most active at night, though they are not strictly nocturnal. They are attracted to dark areas that provide them with a shelter, as well as potential insect food sources such as termites and spiders. They like to hide under boards or rubbish, in crawl spaces and attics, and in other areas that offer protection. Scorpions are also not destructive to property or possessions.
