The Vinegarroon is not venomous and is not a true scorpion. It is related to spiders , true scorpions , and ticks.
Vinegarroons are invertebrates that are found in the southern USA and in Mexico.
Other Whip Scorpions are found in India, Japan, and New Guinea. They use their powerful pincers to catch prey. During the day, Vinegarroons hide under leaves or rocks. Whip Scorpions have four pairs of legs and a hard, protective exoskeleton. There are two organs near the base of the tail that produce a vinegar-like mist which the Whip Scorpion emits when it is irritated.