Vaejovis spinigeris

Taxobox
name = "Vaejovis spinigeris"
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Arthropoda
subphylum = Chelicerata
classis = Arachnida
ordo = Scorpiones
genus = "Vaejovis"
species = "V. spinigeris"
binomial = "Vaejovis spinigeris""Vaejovis spinigeris", commonly known as the stripe-tailed scorpion or the "devil" scorpion, is very common and widely distributed in Arizona. It is a medium-sized scorpion that can be differentiated from the Arizona bark scorpion ("Centruroides exilicauda") by the brownish-tan stripes on both sides of its tail. It may be found on sandy soil in a variety of habitats, from desert floor to rocky hillside. Typically, it is found under any convenient surface object, including sleeping bags, shoes, etc., where it builds a short burrow for protection. It seeks the most humid areas it can find.

Diet

Like most scorpions, Vaejovis spinigeris feeds primarily on small invertebrates, including other scorpions.

Predators

A variety of Rodents, birds, reptiles and other invertebrates, including spiders and scorpions, all prey on Vaejovis spinigeris.

Venom

Like all scorpions, Vaejovis spiniferis is venomous; however the venom of this species is not medically significant for humans or other mammals and is not considered dangerous.