July 15th, 2009 Tanzanian Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus) Harmless
The Tanzanian whip scorpion is not a true scorpion and lacks venom. It is an arachnid in the order Amblypigi. Tanzanian whip scorpions run extremely fast and grab prey with their enlarged spiked pedipalps.
They rely on cryptic camouflage and speed to elude predators and may pinch to facilitate escape. Prey consists of small insects and [...]