EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Scorpions use a small, clawlike structure that protrudes from their mouths called chelicerae. Chelicerae are very sharp, simplifying the act of pulling small amounts of food off the prey. This is also used in disposing of any solid matter, since scorpions can only ingest liquids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Feeding. All scorpions are carnivores eating insects, spiders and even small lizards and snakes. The amount of food required by your scorpion will depend on the species and size. A large scorpion (eg Pandinus imperator) will often eat two or three adult crickets a week.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scorpions are predators. They consume all types of insects, spiders, centipedes, and even other scorpions. Scorpions are preyed upon by large centipedes, tarantulas, lizards, birds (especially owls), and mammals such as bats, shrews, and grasshopper mice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Boric acid and, to a lesser extent, Borax, are natural substances that can be sprayed or placed on scorpions to eventually kill them.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every animal and insect needs water to survive, and scorpions are no exception. During hot spring and summer days, they often wander into homes in search of water.