The Desert Hairy Scorpion is the largest scorpion in North America, reaching 5–6 inches, with a yellowish body covered in sensory brown hairs that detect vibrations in the sand. Its venom is relatively mild compared to smaller species and comparable to a bee sting for most people. It is a nocturnal burrower in sandy desert soils and is a popular terrarium animal.
Best time to see a Desert Hairy Scorpion
The best time to see a Desert Hairy Scorpion is April–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,491 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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