Fat-tailed scorpions are arachnids found in many desert areas in Africa and Asia. They live in stony soils and on the steep slopes of sand dunes. They hide under rocks and in crevices during the day. At night, they come out to hunt. These scorpions can grow up to 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) long.
The fat-tailed scorpion is one of the world’s most dangerous scorpions. It has strong venom, or poison.
The fat-tailed scorpion uses its sting to paralyze its prey.
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