Leah and I were just finishing dinner Wednesday night when I happened to look behind my chair, which is right up against the wall. There was a little insect-like thing on the wall, and it took me a second or two to realize what it was.
Baby scorpion, with nickel
I caught it with a plastic container. It reminded me of the praying mantises we saw last winter
Based on minimal research, this is probably a devil scorpion native to this part of Georgia. I have been stung at least twice in the past by our native scorpions, and it’s not as bad as a yellowjacket. We see them outside all the time.
I took the little scorpion outside and dropped it into some vegetation where I think it will be much happier.
Unfortunately, the little Nikon point-and-shoot camera we use is not the best at focussing, so you can’t zoom this image too much.
Neat! No scorpions (deviled or otherwise) here!
Scott – I read that a much larger scorpion usually seen in Florida may be working its way north. That would be a different story, I think, but I doubt they’ll make it this far, even with a warming climate. On the other hand, maybe our little ones will work their way up there.
Wonderful find and great capture and release. We keep a glass jar and a postcard on the counter for bug rescues.
What is a scorpion doing with a nickel? More importantly, how does it carry its money around?
Robin — A jar and a postcard sounds like a good idea. I just grab whatever plastic container is handy.
Pablo — Yes, it’s ridiculous, since I think scorpions trade mainly on a barter system.