Scorpion
"Asian forest scorpion in Khao Yai National Park" — Photo by Chris huh / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
The desert’s glowing, venomous fashionista.
These arachnids are ancient survivors that have been stalking the Earth for over 400 million years. Often misunderstood due to their formidable stingers, they are actually impressive predators that come in a vast array of shapes and sizes.
Did you know?
Under ultraviolet (black) light, these creatures glow a vibrant, neon blue-green thanks to fluorescent chemicals in their exoskeleton. One meter long scorpions were roaming the UK 400 millions years ago.
“A glowing personality, literally, under the right light.”
“A celestial namesake that lost its claws to the scales.”
“The original grandmaster of the 'telson' strike.”
“Their table manners involve turning a meal into a liquid smoothie.”
“Equipped with a lethal tail, yet they prefer to walk on eight legs.”