GALLERY Australian scorpions Australian Geographic

Scorpions In The Rainforest. Rainforest scorpion (Hormurus waigiensis) resting on a wet log. Kuranda, Queensland, Australia Hormurus waigiensis, also known as the Australian rainforest scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the Hormuridae family This is a specific care sheet for Australian Rainforest Scorpions (Liocheles waigiensis), for more in this genus see Category:Liocheles

The Asian forest scorpion uses hairs on their pedipalps and a comb-like structure called pectines (situated on the ventral side of scorpion, right behind their last pair of legs) to feel around and obtain sensory information Even though they are large, the stinger is weak and used only as a last.

Rainforest Scorpions

Rainforest Scorpion, Liocheles waigiensis Rainforest Scorpions are found in the northern tropical regions of Australia, and live within crevices in rocks where their flattened bodies allow them to hide safely from predators Common names: This species is often known as an Australian Rainforest Scorpion Rainforest Scorpion, Liocheles waigiensis Rainforest Scorpions are found in the northern tropical regions of Australia, and live within crevices in rocks where their flattened bodies allow them to hide safely from predators

Rainforest Scorpions. They hunt at night by ambushing small animals (usually insects) that pass within reach. The Asian forest scorpion uses hairs on their pedipalps and a comb-like structure called pectines (situated on the ventral side of scorpion, right behind their last pair of legs) to feel around and obtain sensory information

Rainforest Scorpions. The truth is the sting of the vast majority of scorpions is equivalent to a bee sting. Mainly inhabiting the rainforest regions in Sri Lanka and India, the Giant Forest Scorpion's typical diet consists of reptiles, lizards, insects, and other scorpions