One of the 'glowing' highlights of the Halloween Radioactive event was all
the scorpions we found under blacklight along the perimeter of the park
itself.  In probably a 30' area, I think we spotted >6 of them roaming
around, and made enough ruckus that they found elsewhere to hide so the kids
attending weren't threatened (as much).

Brian
Team A.I.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Delora McAllister" <delora@hotmail.com>
To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:20 PM
Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] scorpions


> Any scorpion should be avoided of course, however the "Bark Scorpion" is
one
> of the most poisonous in Az. And size does not necessarily matter.....
some
> of the smaller varieties can pack a more potent sting than the bigger
ones.
> In any event, it would be wise to use gloves or kick over rocks before
> exploring around them. I myself have not been stung, but I have seen young
> children who have.The smaller you are, it seems, the more malevolent the
> effects of the sting can be.Be careful out there on the trails. And KEEP
ON
> CACHIN'.
> Team Red Dog
>
>
>
> Peaceloveandgoodhappinessstuff,
> Trust in God
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "RopingThe Wind" <arizcowboy@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> >To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> >Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] scorpions
> >Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 13:56:53 -0700
> >
> >
> >
> >>From: eric <eric@ccs-adplus.com>
> >>Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> >>To: az-geocaching@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> >>Subject: [Az-Geocaching] scorpions
> >>Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 12:36:53 -0700
> >>
> >>what about scorpions... a sting from a scorpion is VERY painful!
> >>
> >>anyone have any education about this?
> >
> >
> >I saw the biggest scorpion I have ever seen in my life (and I have seen
> >alot of them!) while at PANDA77's "Brown Gang Cache" near Black Canyon
> >City. I turned over a large flat rock and between it and the rock under
it
> >there was a big ol' scorpion. I dont think I have seen one that big
before.
> >Of course, I jumped back a few feet very quickly!! I was talking to PANDA
> >at the time on the phone when I saw it.
> >
> >Someone will surely have more knowledge on scorpion bites... but
basically,
> >you would be better off not getting stung by one!
> >
> >Scott
> >Team Ropingthewind
> >
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