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Common scorpion
Euscorpius carpathicus
The common scorpion, known scientifically as Euscorpius carpathicus, is a small to medium-sized arachnid native to parts of Southern Europe. It is easily recognized by its segmented tail, which ends in a venomous stinger, and its robust pincers used for hunting and defense. Thes…
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- The venom of the common scorpion is not dangerous to humans and is comparable to a bee sting in terms of pain and risk.
- Scorpions glow under ultraviolet light due to substances found in their exoskeleton. The common scorpion gives birth to live young, which ride on their mother's back until their first molt. Despite their fearsome appearance, common scorpions are beneficial predators that help control insect populations.
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