More facts about water scorpions.

How do you know if a scorpion is dangerous?

Identifying dangerous scorpions include careful examination of the size, length and thickness of the arachnid. Examine the length of the scorpion from head to tail, since scorpions less than 4 inches in length are dangerous to humans. Look at the thickness of the scorpion's claws, which are also known as pincers.

      Are Water Scorpions good swimmers.

Scorpions are not natural swimmers. However, they can move in water if they find themselves there. In fact, the nature of a scorpion's body and internal organs allow them to be submerged for up to 48 hours without any harm.