
22/06/2025
Any scorpion enthusiasts here? 🦂
Meet the Yellow Fat-Tailed Scorpion! This creepy crawler calls the dry, desert regions of Africa and the Middle East home.
It looks intimidating, but it’s also a fascinating creature.
🦂 Yellow Fat-Tailed Scorpions have a tough outer shell that can withstand sandstorms strong enough to strip the paint off steel. Unlike other scorpions, they don’t bother hiding in the sand.
🦂 Under UV light, they glow a bright green! This protects the scorpions from predators and the Sun.
🦂 They can live up to 5 years in the wild and mainly feast on small insects and even other scorpions!
🦂 Their venom is among the most dangerous in the world, capable of causing serious damage to nerves, the heart, and other vital organs.
🦂 These scorpions are nocturnal, hunting for food during the night and seeking shelter under rocks during the day to avoid the desert heat.
So, next time you’re on a safari, keep your eyes open for these small but mighty creatures!