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Vinegaroon
Captive specimen. Native to the southern US and Mexico, this is an arachnid also commonly known as whip scorpion.
The name 'whip scorpion' refers to their resemblance to true scorpions and possession of a whip-like tail. 'Vinegaroon' is based on their ability when attacked, to discharge an offensive liquid which contains acetic acid, producing a vinegar-like smell.
60 mm length (not including tail).
''Mastigoproctus giganteus'', the giant whip scorpion, also called the giant vinegaroon or grampus, is a species of whip scorpions in the family Thelyphonidae.
Similar species: Whipscorpions
By Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Nov 30, 2019. Captured Oct 15, 2015 13:45 in 35 Connellsville St, Uniontown, PA 15401, USA.
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