Scorpion
Scorpions are one of the least popular denizens of the Southwest deserts, although interesting critters. That sharp stinger on the end of their tail can inject a powerful venom, though it is seldom lethal. In Mexico, for instance, 200,000 people are stung by scorpions every year, of whom 300 die.
I have not seen many in my 24 years of living in the desert. I did, however, once find a young one in the shower, with no idea of how it could have gotten there. When you move to the desert, you are advised to shake out your shoes before you put them on in the morning, since a scorpion could have crawled into the shoe overnight. Check out Wikipedia for interesting facts about these strange creatures.
Scorpion
Scorpions are one of the least popular denizens of the Southwest deserts, although interesting critters. That sharp stinger on the end of their tail can inject a powerful venom, though it is seldom lethal. In Mexico, for instance, 200,000 people are stung by scorpions every year, of whom 300 die.
I have not seen many in my 24 years of living in the desert. I did, however, once find a young one in the shower, with no idea of how it could have gotten there. When you move to the desert, you are advised to shake out your shoes before you put them on in the morning, since a scorpion could have crawled into the shoe overnight. Check out Wikipedia for interesting facts about these strange creatures.