I found a baby scorpion in my sons room tonite crawling from under the bed. I live in a two bedroom apartment in dallas, tx. I have looked up some info on this creature and found that they are found commonly in the middle eastern and Africa. So why is it here. Maybe it is lost. Should I be worried that the parents aren't to far behind. His color was light brown with dark spots on the claws. what should I do.
2007-06-12 20:40:11 · 22 answers · asked by SugNspice_1 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
As so many of the answerers stated, yes, scorpions are abundant in The U.S. Not to mention that there are various species as well. Anyway, you have a lot of thorough responses. What I have to offer is an easy way to catch them and dispose of them, if you are like me and don't want to harm them. Take a large jar and put it over the scorpion, gently slide a thin piece of cardboard or plastic under the jar. Make sure the entire opening is covered and the scorpion is on the cardboard/plastic. Then quicky flip the jar over, holding the cardboard/plastic firmly against the rim of the jar. Now that the jar is upright, you can remove the cardboard/plastic. The scorpion cannot climb up the side of glass. Then you can punch holes into the lid and seal the jar. Now compare to pics from one of the sites that were offered by other answerers, and you can show your children, neighbors, and friends and tell them all about that species. I am not aware of any scorpions in the U.S. that are deadly, but it does pay to be cautious, some people have problems with ant bites and bee stings. You could set the scorpion free out in the woods somewhere. You can catch spiders this way too. Good luck.
2007-06-12 21:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
are you saying that it was a species from the middle east/ Africa or that scorpions in general are from there? as for it being a variety from the middle east or Africa, the only way that is possible is if your son had a little secret(he bought it or received it as a gift) and you found out the hard way or it is a variety commonly found in the US.either case be careful especially if it's one of the many in a category called bark scorpions, they have long narrow pincers and heavy tails and can cause serious problems if a person is allergic,which is the real problem since not many people have been stung in the past.if it's a common home grown type just take simple precautions(check shoes,don't walk around barefoot,and don't try to handle them).as for the parents once scorpions reach a certain age they spread out and fend for themselves, but it's obvious they are in your general area if their the the common homegrown type.
2007-06-13 06:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You question has been answered, however I will provide you some advice. 1. Get your HSD, there are many programs that will allow you to do this. You can do this fairly quickly and it will give you an easier time processing. 2. Get a degree, 2 yr or 4 yr. This is your insurance policy and your paybump. You may be denied for entry in the service, or injured, or discharged for another, reason, or you may simply get out one day if so, at least your degree is out of the way. 3. If you have your degree, you may be able to enlist at a higher paygrade, doesnt sound important now, but when you look back you'll think that the extra money would have been a help to buying that house one day.
2016-05-19 00:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Boyd, TX just outside of Fort Worth and we had a problem with the little yellowy/brown scorpions in our house. They are appearently colonial, so there were quite a few. Sticky mouse traps behind furniture worked really well to help us get rid of them for the most part.
As far as getting stung, I wouldn't worry about the little ones if they are the same as the ones we had - very mild.
Also, I wouldn't worry about the parents being far behind the young, since they young usually disperse to find new areas to inhabit as to get out of their parent's way. I don't know if this is true of scorpions, but it is a really common trend in nature.
2007-06-13 03:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by Vika 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scorpions are inevitable. They're like cockroaches, and have the same possibility of appearing inside your apartment as a spider would. I suggest, if you're really wondering how it got inside, that you search your apartment left and right for other creepy crawlies, and fend them off with some bug repellent - Or maybe just swat them.
All scorpions have poison in them so you better check your son's room for more. If he is still a child it would be very dangerous for him if the mother or the father were still lurking around.
2007-06-12 20:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by Vawewia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep... I used to live on a ranch in Happy, TX... and there was one in my shower every morning without fail. They don't get nearly as big here as they do in Africa... but they still hurt when they sting... and they will sting you if given even opportunity.
Just make sure to shake out your clothes and shoes before putting them on, and wear at least flip flops around the house. They love wood, so look for them in cupboards and chester drawers... when you see them KILL them immediately; I hate those guys! But I would still rather see a scorpion than a cockroach (they are just so gross! OMG, centipedes are the worst though... because the combine the scorpion and the cockroach... they are like long, poisonous cockroaches... and they can kill a bird!!!)
But yeah, while scopions have poison they are not at all able to kill you (at least not the ones in Texas).
2007-06-12 20:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by megr_b 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have your son sleep in your room until you can get Someone out to check out your place. Call your landlord in the morning and report it. If TX is anything like CA they will have to do something about it. Oh and I say kill it. If you just let it go out side it will breed and you have a bigger problem. I know people a shaking there heads at me. But there has got to be a way for it to get into your sons room and this little creepy knows it. Beside what would you do to a mosquito? And this thing can do much more than a bug bite.
2007-06-12 21:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You didn't look far enough honey. Scorpions live all over the midwest and southwestern states.
North American Scorpions
Of the vaejovoid families, only the Vaejovidae is entirely North American in distribution. Three of the 10 genera in this family are monotypic and known only from Baja California. The family Iuridae has two genera that are endemic to North America, but others are known from South America (two genera) and the northeastern Mediterranean area (two genera). The family Superstitionidae is known mostly from North America, but the monotypic genera Troglotayosicus from Colombia and Belisarius from Spain and France also belong to this group. Curiously, all the genera of Superstitionidae except Superstitionia are troglobitic.
More info here:
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/ccscorpions.htm
2007-06-12 20:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Scorpions aren't usually in the united states home but if you are really worried, then you can call the animals emergency and ask them. And have them search around your apartment for more if there is any. And you should bring the baby scorpion to vet and see if there's anything wrong with it. Make sure your son didn't get stung by it.
2007-06-12 20:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
While not super common, it's not unusual. My mom tells a similar story about me when I was a baby (only it was crawling towards me on the floor). To my knowledge, no other scorpion was ever seen. If you're concerned, check out some over the counter pest control products. I'm sure I don't have to tell you to make sure it's safe for use around young children.
2007-06-12 20:44:44 · answer #10 · answered by DeniseARoni 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋