Scorpions are arachnids, like spiders, and they often prey on spiders as predators.

Scorpions have existed for about 435 million years, dating back to the early Silurian era—long before the dinosaurs, and they have obviously outlived them.

While they typically thrive in desert environments, scorpions can be found in many parts of the world. They are present on every continent except Antarctica. However, they are absent from most of Northern Europe, the majority of the Northeastern United States, much of Canada, and all of New Zealand.

During a mating ritual, two scorpions will grasp each other’s pincers and perform a sort of dance. Female scorpions give live birth, and the young ride on their mother’s back until they are old enough to survive on their own.

Although scorpion stings can be painful to humans, they are rarely lethal. The most dangerous species live in remote areas where medical care is often inaccessible. However, Mexico is one of the countries most affected by scorpion-related injuries.

A giant scorpion was said to be an enemy of Orion, which is why the constellations Scorpio and Orion are on opposite sides of the sky.

While scorpions typically don’t eat each other in the wild, they have been known to resort to cannibalism when kept as pets.

Under UV light, scorpions glow a blue-green color due to chemicals in their exoskeleton.

Some scorpions can go without food for nearly a year.

Scorpions usually use their pincers first before resorting to their stinger.

They are primarily nocturnal, so it’s uncommon to see them active during the day.

Pulmonoscorpius is an extinct species of scorpion that grew over 2 feet long.

While their lifespan in the wild is usually shorter, a scorpion cared for in captivity can live up to 25 years depending on the species.