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Bark Scorpions Of The Southwest Term Paper

Also, much to the distress of many homeowners (where bark scorpions also make their homes) "the bark scorpion is also one of relatively few species that are able climbers" (Gouge et.al, 2007). Because of their small size, the Bark Scorpion is sometimes called the Home Scorpion, because it is the species most commonly found in infested homes. Another annoying feature of the pest for humans is that scorpions are immune to most pesticides. Exterminators are necessary to control them within human structures, often using the species' glow under the glare of UV light to spot them (Hedding, 2007). Furthermore, the Bark Scorpion's sociability makes the scorpion more prolific. "Scorpions have a complex mating ritual in which the male uses his pedipalps to grasp the female's pedipalps...The sperm from the male is contained within a structure called a spermatophore, which is deposited by the male on a surface over which the female is pulled. The male sweeps his pectines over the ground surface to help locate a suitable place to deposit his spermatophore. The female draws the sperm into her genital pore, which is located near the front ventral (under) side of her abdomen" (Gouge et.al, 2007). The one positive aspect of scorpion mating for humans is that scorpion gestation can take up to a year. Females give birth to 25-35 young, and remain with their young from 1-3 weeks. Scorpions molt periodically through their life cycle, and the animals usually live from 3-5 years (Gouge et.al, 2007).

In humans, "the venom of the Bark Scorpion may produce severe pain (but rarely swelling) at the site of the sting, numbness, frothing at the...

Also, some people are allergic to scorpion bites more than other people, just like some individuals are more allergic to bee stings, although no cases of anaphylaxis have been reported in Arizona, where the scorpion has been found greatest numbers. Additionally, "when stung by a Bark Scorpion, children may start to exhibit hyperactivity and have roving eye movements" (Hedding, 2007). Victims of scorpion bites are advised to stay calm, wash the area with soap and water, apply a cool compress to their skin, and to call the Poison Control center of their area. Although most scorpions are harmless, it must never be forgotten that the Bark Scorpion is one species with a venom potent enough to kill a human being, and death by scorpion sting, as the result of heart or respiratory failure is a possibility, although mercifully an increasingly distant one in this day and age (Gouge et. al. 2007).
Works Cited

Bark Scorpion." Insects, Spiders, and Scorpions. Arizona Highways Magazine. 2005.

http://www.arizonahighways.com/custom.cfm?name=c_nature.cfm&secid=32&id=125

Gouge, Dawn H. & Kirk a. Smith, Carl Olson, Paul Baker. "Scorpions."

Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: The University of Arizona. 2007. [8 Apr 2007]

http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/az1223/

Hedding, Judy. "How to Treat a Scorpion Sting." About.com. 2007. [8 Apr 2007]

http://phoenix.about.com/cs/desert/ht/scorpionsting.htm

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Works Cited

Bark Scorpion." Insects, Spiders, and Scorpions. Arizona Highways Magazine. 2005.

http://www.arizonahighways.com/custom.cfm?name=c_nature.cfm&secid=32&id=125

Gouge, Dawn H. & Kirk a. Smith, Carl Olson, Paul Baker. "Scorpions."

Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: The University of Arizona. 2007. [8 Apr 2007]
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/az1223/
http://phoenix.about.com/cs/desert/ht/scorpionsting.htm
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