The world's largest scorpion is the monarch scorpion living in Africa, the body length can reach more than 30 cm, while the world's smallest scorpion body length is only about 3 cm, less than one-tenth of the emperor scorpion, let's take a look at these small scorpion species.
1. The Egyptian column-tailed scorpion
The Egyptian column-tailed scorpion is one of the smallest scorpions, and the body length after removing the tail generally does not exceed 3 cm. They live in dry deserts, and the ambient temperature is usually between 28 and 40 ° C. Egyptian column-tailed scorpions can only tolerate short-term cold, and if the temperature is lower than 22 ° C for a long time, they will no longer eat and suffer from various diseases.
2. Yaeyama Scorpion
The Yaeyama scorpion, known as the Southern Chain-tailed Scorpion, is a small scorpion species that is generally 3 to 4 cm long. This scorpion is the least toxic of all scorpion species, is virtually non-venomous, and may even have gradually lost its ability to use tail stings.
The Yae mountain scorpion usually inhabits moist and ventilated environments, and especially likes to hide among decaying trees. They are hermaphroditic and can reproduce on their own without mating with other scorpions. This scorpion has a timid personality and will turn over and pretend to die when it encounters danger.
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