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There are about 2,000 species of scorpions, found in every country except New Zealand. The northernmost part of the world where scorpions live in the wild is Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey in the UK.
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Centruroides exilicauda - previously Centruroides sculpturatus. This small scorpion is typically straw-coloured, but can be found in a variety of colour morphs. A typical bark scorpion, it is most often found under rocks, bits of loose tree bark, or crevices in walls. It has potent venom which has resulted in a number of confirmed deaths. It is the most dangerous scorpion in the US. Although C. exilicauda is not difficult to maintain in captivity, it is not a species for beginners. Centruroides exilicauda. Baja California Orthochirus scrobiculosus Buthus occitanus tunetanus Hadrurus arizonensis. Usually a dark greenish-tan colour with tanish or bluish limbs, the hairy scorpion reaches lengths up to five inches, making it the largest scorpion in North America. It is found in desert areas in the southwestern United States. The desert hairy scorpion is aggressive and stings readily, but its venom is not considered medically significant. Centruroides gracilis. Also known as the slenderbrown scorpion. It is one of the largest of the bark scorpions, up to 4 inches long, but is more slenderly built than other Centruroides species. It is native to tropical areas in Central America, Mexico and Florida. Like all of the bark scorpions, the Florida bark scorpion is nocturnal and seeks shelter during the day under loose pieces of bark. They are very hardy & make good captives for beginning scorpion keepers. The Florida bark scorpion's sting is not medically significant. Anuroctonus phaiodactylus Centruroides vittatus. Also known as the common bark scorpion. This species coils the tail to one side, rather than holding it upright over the abdomen. Like all of the bark scorpions, the striped scorpion prefers to take shelter off the ground, in rock crevices & under loose bits of tree bark, & doesn't use a burrow. Often seeks shelter in or near buildings & houses. It is probably the most common scorpion species in the U.S.A. Most authorities consider this species to be harmless, but some consider it to be potentially harmful. Centruroides vittatus. Also known as the common bark scorpion. This species coils the tail to one side, rather than holding it upright over the abdomen. Like all of the bark scorpions, the striped scorpion prefers to take shelter off the ground, in rock crevices & under loose bits of tree bark, & doesn't use a burrow. Often seeks shelter in or near buildings & houses. It is probably the most common scorpion species in the U.S.A. Most authorities consider this species to be harmless, but some consider it to be potentially harmful.
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