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giant hairy scorpion

Hadrurus arizonensis

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Description:

Hadrurus arizonensis, the giant desert hairy scorpion, giant hairy scorpion, or Arizona Desert hairy scorpion, is the largest scorpion in North America,[2] and one of the 8–9 species of Hadrurus in the United States, attaining a length of 14 cm (5.5 in).[3] Its large size allows it to feed easily on other scorpions and a variety of other prey, including lizards and snakes. This species is usually yellow with a dark top[3] and has lobster-like pincers. It gets its common names from the brown hairs that cover its body. These hairs help it to detect vibration in the soil.

Habitat:

In garage, in rural neigborhood, sandy creosote flat 2000'

Notes:

Kept "Harry" as a pet for over 2 years.

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