They're well-travelled. They prefer hot areas but can even be found in strange locations such as the Alps.
They glow in the dark! Under UV light, these scorpions fluoresce, glowing a bright turquoise. Scientists don't know why.
Let's grow old.
They usually live until they're about 20 years old. Some even live 30 years!
Lifespan: 6 - 8 years, though some live for 20 years
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Threats: Loss of habitat. Some species of spiders, birds, bats, parasitic wasps, centipedes, lizards and even other scorpions
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Distribution: India to Malaysia
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Habitat: Rainforest
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Appearance: Dark blue or bright black colour with some areas in brown and a gritty texture
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Diet & Feeding: Feeds on insects, arthropods, and small invertebrates
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Social Behaviour: The Asian forest scorpion does not live socially
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Males and females: Differences between male and females are often extremely subtle
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Number of young: 15 - 40
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Pain-wise, it’s sting has been likened to that of a bee and some people may have an allergic reaction to the venom
