Giant Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
Giant Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
Noted as the largest scorpion found in North America, the Giant Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is a species of scorpion found in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and throughout Arizona as well as parts of California, Nevada, Utah. Within this range, it typically burrows under rocks or seeks shelter between crevices to stay cool. Its common name is derived from the tiny brown hairs along its body and tail which help it to feel the ground’s vibrations in order to catch prey. These sensing hairs along with its large size and aggressive disposition makes hunting for the Giant Hairy Scorpion an easy task.
The Giant Hairy Scorpion has an overall length between 3.94”-7.1” (10-18 cm) and weight of .14-.25 oz (4-7 g). Giant Hairy Scorpions have a body length of 1.93”-3.23” (4.9-8.2 cm), body width of .75”-1.25” (1.9-3.2 cm), and body height of .39”-.67” (1-1.7 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Hairy Scorpion is between 7-10 years in the wild and up to 15-20 years in captivity.
Noted as the largest scorpion found in North America, the Giant Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is a species of scorpion found in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and throughout Arizona as well as parts of California, Nevada, Utah. Within this range, it typically burrows under rocks or seeks shelter between crevices to stay cool. Its common name is derived from the tiny brown hairs along its body and tail which help it to feel the ground’s vibrations in order to catch prey. These sensing hairs along with its large size and aggressive disposition makes hunting for the Giant Hairy Scorpion an easy task.
The Giant Hairy Scorpion has an overall length between 3.94”-7.1” (10-18 cm) and weight of .14-.25 oz (4-7 g). Giant Hairy Scorpions have a body length of 1.93”-3.23” (4.9-8.2 cm), body width of .75”-1.25” (1.9-3.2 cm), and body height of .39”-.67” (1-1.7 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Hairy Scorpion is between 7-10 years in the wild and up to 15-20 years in captivity.
