Prairie Scorpion

[sansoucie]

I am doing some research on the Missouri Tarantula and intend on "hunting" them this month. In researching, I have found a few references to a Prairie Scorpion that is also found in the area I will be looking for the T. Have any of you had experience with the prairie scorpion, it's habits, types of hide, etc?? I have googled it and find no real answers to my questions and I haven't a clue as to the scientific name as it wasn't provided in the information.

HaHaTonka Park
"Several large glades can also be found at the park. Often referred to as Missouri' s "deserts," glades contain plants and animals more usually associated with the southwestern United States. Glade inhabitants include the large yellow-flowered Missouri evening primrose, the Missouri brown-eyed Susan, prairie scorpions and the Missouri tarantula. "

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Eurypterid]

The scorpion you'll find there is Centruroides vittatus, more commonly known as the Striped Bark Scorpion, or the Texas Bark Scorpion. They are relatively small, fast, and have a sting that hurts quite a bit, but is not medically significant.

Here's a link that will help:

http://www.ub.ntnu.no/scorpion-files/c_vittatus.php

They are neat little scorpions, and do quite well in communal set-ups.

Gary

 

[sansoucie]

Great! Thanks for the info!!