Not truly a scorpion but rather a combination of a scorpion and spider in appearance, the Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon diadema) is a member of the arachnids found in the humid subtropical climates of both North and South America, Asia, and Africa. To survive the heat of its surrounding environment, It hides under stones and debris during the day or will even enter houses. Lacking a tail as the common name suggests, the Tailless Whip Scorpion is distinguished by its whip-like front legs that act as sensors to find both its prey and its way around at night.
The Tailless Whip Scorpion has a body length between 1”-2” (2.5-5 cm), body width of .47”-.98” (1.2-2.5 cm), body height of .26”-.53” (.65-1.35 cm), and weight between .009-.035 oz (.25-1 g). The typical lifespan of the Tailless Whip Scorpion is between 5-10 years.
Not truly a scorpion but rather a combination of a scorpion and spider in appearance, the Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon diadema) is a member of the arachnids found in the humid subtropical climates of both North and South America, Asia, and Africa. To survive the heat of its surrounding environment, It hides under stones and debris during the day or will even enter houses. Lacking a tail as the common name suggests, the Tailless Whip Scorpion is distinguished by its whip-like front legs that act as sensors to find both its prey and its way around at night.
The Tailless Whip Scorpion has a body length between 1”-2” (2.5-5 cm), body width of .47”-.98” (1.2-2.5 cm), body height of .26”-.53” (.65-1.35 cm), and weight between .009-.035 oz (.25-1 g). The typical lifespan of the Tailless Whip Scorpion is between 5-10 years.
