Classification
They belong to the class Arachnida, the suborder Dromopoda, the order Scorpiones.
In the Buthidae family we have the species Mesobuthus gibbosus.
In the Iuridae family we have the species Iurus dufoureius.
Description:
Scorpions range in size from 3 to 18 centimeters and are close relatives of spiders and mites. They have flat, broad bodies with eight legs. They are easily distinguished by the two powerful claws on their heads and their long tail, which consists of six segments and follows the four pairs of legs.
Biology:
Scorpions live in dry and rocky areas, finding shelter under rocks or in dry stone walls. They can enter buildings in search of moisture and can be found in bathrooms, closets, clothes, shoes or beds. They live alone and do not change their place of residence until they die. During the day they hide under rocks, cracks or dark corners in houses, while at night they come out to search for food such as insects, spiders and small bugs. They can survive for months without food.
They only leave their hiding place during the breeding season to find a mate. After mating, the female devours the male and in a few months lays 20-30 eggs. She helps the young hatch from the eggs and carries them on her back for 15 days, remaining in the nest without feeding.
The main species
Scorpions and man
The sting of the scorpion that lives in Europe causes very severe pain and irritates the skin, but it is not dangerous.
Scorpions that live in tropical regions are very dangerous.
The poison they have in the thorn at the end of their tail is deadly, more so for children, but also for adults.
Although the scorpions we have in our country are not deadly, their stings are quite painful, especially those of blondes.
Treatment
We remove piles of objects such as stones, useless wood, etc. from around the building.
A good spraying of insecticide around a radius around the building, and especially at the entrances, has good results.
We focus on piles of useless materials and dry stone walls.
