Its name invokes a sense of fear and awe: the giant whip scorpion. It has claws and a whip-like tail emerging from its midsection. It looks like a cross between a scorpion, a spider and some sort ...

An expert from the University of Florida says although the giant whip scorpion looks intimidating, it’s harmless to people and pets. William Kern, an associate professor in the department of ...

A: What you have is a whip scorpion. The only whip scorpion found in the United States is the giant whip scorpion, Mastigoproctus giganteus. The giant whip scorpion is also commonly known as the ...

A: What you have is a whip scorpion. The only whip scorpion found in the United States is the giant whip scorpion, Mastigoproctus giganteus. The giant whip scorpion is also commonly known as the ...

The three new species of whip scorpion were found throughout Mexico, a study said. Photo by Liz Schorr on Unsplash CORRECTION: A previous version of this story listed the wrong number of legs for ...

Giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches and whip scorpions may inspire fear and loathing in many adults, but kids find them enthralling, provided they are presented in an agreeable and ...