Scorpions are a type of pest related to spiders, ticks, and mites. They give painful and potentially life-threatening stings. Scorpions become pests when they enter homes or yards looking for food ...

Scorpions are commonly presented as frightful, intimidating creatures in movies and shows. They’re found throughout the world as threats, pests, and even pets. Some scorpion species are much ...

The deathstalker scorpion is one of the most venomous creatures in the world. Its strong neurotoxic venom can cause severe ...

Valley scorpions are waking up from their winter slumbers earlier this year and wasting no time as they sneak into our homes. Why it matters: Though scorpions won't seek human confrontation, the ...

There are 1,400 known species of scorpions worldwide, with 40 to 60 species found in Arizona. These arachnids typically emerge in the spring and summer, with peak activity from April through ...

The King Cobra’s neurotoxic venom affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis and respiratory failure, while the Deathstalker Scorpion's venom is a highly potent mix of neurotoxins with a very ...

Extremely rare fossil of an ancient scorpion unearthed at China's Jehol Biota. The scorpion would've been a key species in the Cretaceous ecosystem, scientists say.