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Fluorescing
A scorpion's glow is known as "fluorescing." This reaction is involuntary and harmless. The scorpion can't actually perceive the light, making it easier to observe them without disturbing them in the wild and to locate and remove them from your home.
Considerations
A scorpion's exoskeleton contains a transparent layer called the hyaline layer, which contains a fluorescent protein. This protein converts UV light into visible light, which we perceive as the blue-green glow. Because the protein is in the exoskeleton, a molting scorpion doesn't glow when exposed to UV light. Be careful when trying to find scorpions in your home, since UV light may not reveal the ones that have just wriggled out of their exoskeleton while molting.
UV Light
If you are interested in using UV light to search out scorpions, there are several options to choose from. You can opt for something simple, such as a light used to detect counterfeit money. These can be as inexpensive as $6. However, you can't direct the beam with such lights, and they may not always operate at the correct wavelength for spotting scorpions clearly.
Ultraviolet LEDs
An ultraviolet LED light has a longer range, and you can direct the beam, which makes observation from a distance possible. These are lights available from about $25 to more than $100. If you will be searching for scorpions outdoors to observe their behavior, this light is the most suitable.