desert scorpion
Sandy stinging crawler
A desert scorpion is any of various scorpion species adapted to arid environments, typically pale or sandy-colored to blend with their habitat.
They shelter under rocks or in burrows during the day and hunt at night: The desert scorpion's sting can be dangerous to humans.
Some species, like the deathstalker, are among the most venomous scorpions.
- venomInjected animal poison
- stingerVenom-injecting body part
- arachnidEight-legged wingless arthropod
- sandFine rock particles
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
burrow · sandy soil · nocturnal · night hunter · pincers · exoskeleton · heat · survival · survival instinct · deadly · tail · sting · Sahara · cactus · drought · harsh · crawling · predator