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Death Stalker Features
The death stalker scorpion does not have a particular coloration since it varies from region to region. Possible colors include yellow and dark brown. The death stalker has a long, thin tail with a stinger at the end, as well as narrow, weak pincers. This scorpion species is found in deserts in Northern Africa, including Egypt. They burrow into the sand during the day and hunt during the night hours.
Baby Death Stalkers
Although small, a baby death stalker scorpion has a functional stinger for hunting prey. Baby scorpions dine on similarly tiny insects, such as young grasshoppers, that will succumb to their limited venomous sting, compared to an adult's venom supply. Baby death stalkers also enjoy consuming pinhead crickets.
Adult Death Stalkers
Adult death stalkers have an extremely strong venomous sting. Since adult scorpions only reach approximately 3.5-4.5 inches in length, the adults eat full-size crickets, mealworms, and other larger insects that can be found at night. The death stalker grabs the intended meal with its pincers and immediately stings it when the scorpion detects resistance. The strong neurotoxin emitted from the stinger produces convulsions and fever within the victim, causing a slow and painful death.
Warning
Scorpion enthusiasts must be cautious if contemplating a death stalker purchase. The stinger's venom can easily kill a human with one attack. The scorpion must be kept in a secured container without any means of escape. The death stalker is naturally aggressive and nervous. Even an experienced scorpion keeper can be hurt by a death stalker if it is mishandled.