Scorpiops doiphukha, or the Doi Phu Kha scorpion, was recently discovered as a new species in Thailand’s northern mountains, according to a study published June 12 in the peer-reviewed journal ZooKeys ...

With their pincers and curved tails, scorpions are not only an eyesore but can bring pain. If the Texas summer heat wasn’t enough, scorpion season in the Lone Star State is from July to August.

Unlike other scorpion species, their venom is very mild and won’t kill you. But getting grabbed by their pincers can be very painful — even more than getting stung. In most situations ...

The “large” scorpion has enlarged pincers hanging from its body. Ythier E, Košulič O, Nawanetiwong W, Lourenço WR (2025) ZooKeys Want to read more? Check out our stories here. Females of ...