length: 5.5 inches; color: pale yellow to olive brown A waxy coating protects the scorpion from water loss.
Food
insects, occasionally small lizards and snakes
Life History
Young are born live and carried on the mother's back for 10 to 15 days before venturing out on their own.
Habitat
sandy areas
Activity
nocturnal and seldom encountered
Abundance
common
Where to Look
Pinyon Well, Covington Flat, Pleasant Valley, Fried Liver Wash, Squaw Tank
Notes
Scorpions are preyed upon by owls and bats. Their sting has about the same effect as that of a wasp.
Did You Know?
One of the most beautiful spectacles in spring is the creamy-white blossoms of Joshua trees. These white candles can be seen from February to late March. Joshua trees do not branch until after they bloom, and they don’t bloom every year.
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