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Scorpions!

Posted: July 22, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Florida is host to many unique animal species, some of which are less than pleasant. The latter variety are mostly insects: fire ants, mosquitoes, love bugs and gnats, all… Read More

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife

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Scorpions

They have eight legs, with enlarged pedipalps for pinching. They also have a stinger at the tip of the tail, which has six segments. The stinger is connected to poison glands and can cause a painful sting. Scorpions… Read More