So far more than 1400 scorpion species have been documented worldwide, and 30 of these species inhabit Arizona. Scorpions are well adapted to surviving harsh arid desert conditions, as they possess an extra layer of fat that allows them to retain water for greater periods, and they remain within shaded regions or underneath rocks during…
Scorpions –During periods of hot weather, scorpions can enter homes through wall voids and take shelter in cool areas like crawl spaces. They are known to sting as a defense mechanism. Humans usually experience only mild symptoms similar to those of a bee sting, but there are a handful of species such as the Arizona…