Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion Hadrurus arizonensis

The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, also called Giant Hairy, Hairy Desert and Giant Arizona Desert Hairy Scorpion, is native to deserts of southern USA and northern Mexico.

A large scorpion, it grows to some 14cm (nearly 6 inches) long, the largest in the USA. It is aggresssive. Active mainly at night, its hairs detect vibrations from prey or predators.