Scorpions Scorpions have 10 legs including front legs that are modified into pinchers. They also have a tail with a stinger so they can inject their prey with their poison. Scorpions usually feed on insects and spiders. Most scorpions are nocturnal. Its very unlikely you will encounter a scorpion on the trail, but just in case you do please do not touch it, they are very aggressive and may jab you with a painful sting.
Ticks require blood meals during certain phases of their life cycle.
They hang out on low vegetation, waiting for a mammal to happen by. You are likely to encounter ticks along the trail, but a few ounces of prevention go a long way. To minimize the chances of a tick sticking to you, merely tuck your pants into light colored tube socks. The ticks feel insecure crawling over a light colored surface and will quickly drop off of your leg. Additionally, insect spray containing DEET sprayed on the lower half of the pant leg and shoes will dissuade ticks from enjoying a tasty blood meal.