boinky 0 #1 September 15, 2005 Well, I'm at my new temporary home in Texas. I had a unique welcoming party. A scorpion was on the carpet in one of the rooms, waving it's tail at me. What can you tell me about them? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 September 15, 2005 LOL... the same thing I told you PM's, babe... 1. They're a fact of life in South Texas 2. The stingers hurt 3. They crunch when you stomp them. 4. Probably a good idea to shake out your shoes in the morning.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #3 September 15, 2005 Hmmmppphhhh...you aren't invited to this thread....you were laughing at me....Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbarry 0 #4 September 15, 2005 Wikipedia link My cat found two in the house last week. They don't take well to being stepped on, which is what I did. To the scorpions, I mean, not the cat. Although if he keeps clawing s**t around here, he's next. Since I moved to California, I seem to find them in the house in Sept and Oct when it starts getting cooler outside. Probably not as dangerous sting-wise as they are freaky looking, unless you're allergic, or found a nasty species. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 September 15, 2005 That picture is just plain scary. Thank you for the link, though. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 September 15, 2005 I know that the smaller the pinchers are the more deadly there sting is.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 September 15, 2005 Oh gee...like I wasn't already scared enough of the little bastards....Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 September 15, 2005 QuoteI know that the smaller the pinchers are the more deadly there sting is. Huh? I've not heard that... can you provide a link to the info?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #9 September 15, 2005 QuoteA scorpio was on the carpet in one of the rooms, waving it's tail at me. Why is one's Zodiac relevant to such mating act? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #10 September 15, 2005 LOL Leave it to you, Frenchy, to turn this into a sex thread! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #11 September 15, 2005 Just slide a newspaper under him and eject him into the yard. Definitely check your boots. When I was in TX I found the little suckers everywhere. Better yet, call a mutual friend of ours shrieking and screaming and make him haul ass over there right now to get rid of it for you. (It'll be our secret!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 September 15, 2005 I [B]DID[/B] call him!!!! He told me to put some shoes on and squish it. And then I think he hung up on me! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #13 September 15, 2005 Men!! No fun at all!! Let's just hope he has to work real early tomorrow! Good fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #14 September 15, 2005 Hmmm....isn't he on the drunk dial list? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 September 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteI know that the smaller the pinchers are the more deadly there sting is. Huh? I've not heard that... can you provide a link to the info? I remember seeing on some discovery channel show a while back. The reasoning behind is that the scorpion has to be able to kill its prey somehow and since they can't crush or imobilize them with there claws they develope extremely effective neurotoxins. The worst here is the states is The Arizona Bark Scorpion look at his claws....tiny. This is considered one of the worst in the world.....once again look at the claws and look at the tail Fat Tailed Scorpion Tunisian Fat Tail for $35 but looking at some info of other scorpions with small claws not all are super bad. So i guess its just smart to stay the hell away from them no matter what they look like I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #16 September 15, 2005 You're not allaying my fears at all, ya' know. Hey, I didn't ask the little bugger to be in here and I'd sure be able sleep if I knew there weren't any possibility of more being in here.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #17 September 15, 2005 QuoteYou're not allaying my fears at all, ya' know. Hey, I didn't ask the little bugger to be in here and I'd sure be able sleep if I knew there weren't any possibility of more being in here. Douse yourself with motor oil. Scorpions hate motor oil. That should do it. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #18 September 15, 2005 LOL Should I set myself on fire, too? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #19 September 15, 2005 No, did you kill it yet Nina?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #20 September 15, 2005 Oh that one's BEEN dead.....squished into smithereens. It's his buddies that will be coming to avenge his death that I am worried about now! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #21 September 15, 2005 Scorpians....dodgy German 80's rock band with a penchant for bad hair and very tight leotards...come to think of it they sound like just about every mid 80's rock band. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #22 September 15, 2005 Nina, get yourself a small handheld blacklight. Start hunting them now. They glow under a blacklight and they are VERY easy to spot that way. Check your bed, the floors, under the bed, your closet, your shoes etc. Just go ahead and get in the habit of doing this twice daily. Have i mentioned that they are just a fact of life in South Texas? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #23 September 15, 2005 My ex-wife's cat was a great scorpion hunter... We would wake up in the morning, and always found a few dead ones... btw, like everyone said, always check your shoes! Scorp's also crawl up walls! I was lucky living in South Texas, and never got stung.... Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #24 September 15, 2005 I used to own two.. rule of thumb, the smaller and lighter their color is the more poisonous they are Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #25 September 15, 2005 QuoteNina, get yourself a small handheld blacklight. Start hunting them now. They glow under a blacklight and they are VERY easy to spot that way. Check your bed, the floors, under the bed, your closet, your shoes etc. Dang, you beat me to it! Yeah, I learned that fact on the Venom ER show some time back. Pretty neat. One of my co-workers has a pretty large black scorpion that he keeps in a small glass cage AT work! He keeps the cage pretty much hidden though. I don't think management knows about it."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
