In Colombia, a new species of scorpion, Tityus achilles, has been identified for the first time. This specimen, capable of ...

Species that possess venom are some of the most badass in the animal world. Now, a new member has joined their ranks – a scorpion from Columbia that represents the first venom-spraying species of ...

Several species of scorpion have a courtship ritual that appears to walk a fine line between wooing and attacking. A male scorpion will lead a female on a dance-like walk, known as a promenade à deux, ...

Discover the striped bark scorpion in Arkansas, a non-lethal yet painful species with venom causing various symptoms. Learn ...

Although they are not aggressive hunters, their sting can be quite painful and in the case of one species found in the U.S. (Arizona Bark Scorpion), it can sometimes be fatal. Altogether ...