Dune Scorpion Smeringerus mesaensis

Description

The Dune scorpion Smeringurus mesaensis is one of the largest US scorpions. They are pale like the dunes they live in and graceful in their body lines. Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, but of course each person will react differently. Don’t get stung!

Medium specimens available, measuring 1.5 or so inches long. They grow to 3 inches from tip of claws to tip of tail.