Then, she picks the sac up with a special organ on her abdomen and fertilization occurs. They hide in damp, cool areas under rocks, boards, fallen logs, dead vegetation, and inside human dwellings. Negative Scorpions will strike if touched or grabbed by humans. The poison glands in the swollen tip of the tail secrete a venom that is a neurotoxic and is deadly to insects and causes extreme discomfort in humans. The sting sensation is a sharp pain that lasts, on average, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Reactions vary depending on how much venom the scorpion has at the time.
The sting is very rarely fatal, and even then, death is due to anaphylactic shock, not the direct toxic effects of the venom. No special status These scorpions have become associated with homes in Texas and the surrounding areas. Human presence has given them new places to find shelter. The striped scorpions body is covered with a waxy cuticle that helps prevent dessication. The scorpion cuticle flouresces under ultraviolet light, which helps when collecting or observing them at night.