Scorpions Are Predators With a Sensitive Side | Deep Look
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- Look past their grasping claws and lightning-fast stingers, and you'll see scorpions have a delicate pair of comb-like organs on their belly called pectines. These sensory body parts help them navigate, and figure out who's a menace, a meal or a mate.
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Scorpions are arachnids with a monstrous reputation, but wait until you get to know their sensitive side. On their belly-sides, scorpions sport unique, brush-like organs called pectines, that endow them with extraordinary sensing abilities. These sensors help the animals with a variety of behaviors: finding mates; hunting prey; identifying other scorpions or predators; and they even help them navigate.
Each pecten resembles a small comb, and each scorpion has a pair. These brush lightly over the ground as the animal walks. The comb structures contain an overlapping series of flexible teeth that make contact with whatever surface a scorpion walks on. Zooming into a microscopic level, each tooth is covered in special sensory cells called peg sensilla that enable them to be extremely sensitive to chemicals and physical vibrations. There can be over 100,000 peg sensilla on each scorpion. Each peg sensilla is connected to the animal’s brain by about a dozen nerve cells. The animals read their environment by the detailed chemical and physical cues picked up through tiny pores on the tips of the peg sensilla.
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--- How do scorpions reproduce?
The female scorpion will release pheromones, which are picked up by a male scorpion, using his pectines. The pair then performs a kind of dance called the “promenade a deux” (French for “walk for two”) where they grasp each other’s claws and mouthparts. During the “dance” the male deposits a spermatophore - a structure that contains a packet of sperm - on the ground. He leads the female over the spermatophore, and she picks up the sperm packet to fertilize her eggs. Gestation can last over a year for some species, and unlike most arachnids, the female scorpion gives birth to live young. She even carries the offspring on her back for some time before their first molt.
--- Where do scorpions live?
Scorpions do prefer arid or semi-arid habitats like deserts, but they have adapted to live in a wide range of environments, including high mountainous regions, subtropical forests and intertidal zones. They can be found on all continents except for Antarctica. The Western forest scorpions (Uroctonus mordax) featured in this episode of Deep Look were found in a temperate forest in Oakland, California.
--- How dangerous are scorpions to humans?
A vast majority of the world’s more than 2500 species of scorpions are not a serious threat to humans. Only 25 species are known to have venom capable of killing a human.
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Great video and a truly deep look as always; the glowing scorpion at 3:04min is just jaw-dropping!
We also love the Q&A in your description. It's quite inspiring, not only for your community but also for other wildlife filmmakers!
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NO! The research wasn't done and almost nothing was explained. We KNOW why scorpions glow under UV light but I guess that was too long to google it so they just say "idk why they is magic"... that was very disappointing (we just don't know the use of their glowing powers)
@@arthur8448az LOL I know right?? “It’s a mystery” As soon as that was said I immediately called BS. I have no idea why they just decided to gloss over that one thing..
"Scorpions are predators with a sensitive side" -People into astrology explaining why they exclusively date people born in late October
Lol
I was looking for this comment 😂
*me a Scorpio:
Umm... chile, anyway, so..
👁️👄👁️
Just curious, what means being born late of the zodiac sign?
@@MrPenetroso lol he means in the end of October
2:05 Male: Our dance seems to be going well. I think she likes me.
2:11 Female: *A̵̖͝Ǎ̸̰̺̈́A̶̼̺̕Ả̷͎̱̓͝A̸̛̲̻͍̎Ǎ̵̗̝͈A̵̮͋̍͋A̸͔̝̲̿̈́̐A̴̩͗̽͠À̴̡̳Á̷̧̟̰Ắ̵̢̛Ḁ̷͚̒Ā̶̖̳̈́́ͅÂ̸̢A̵͉̾̔͂Ä̷̞̻́͝A̴̹̽A̶͈̍̓A̵̯͍̎̎A̶̹͓̻͂Ḁ̷̛̈́̓Ȧ̷̫̥̚A̵̤͛À̵̹̚A̴̭̦̻̿͆̀A̸̾͐̐͜Ā̶̫͆A̷̖͙͆Ą̸̈́̔͌A̷͔̍A̴͕̅͐̚Ã̶̮̗͖Ă̵͈͋A̴̦̱͘A̶̧͋̐͗Ȃ̵̖̲̉̐A̷͍͖̐́̏A̷̼̜̔͝À̵̯̓Ȁ̵̧͕̥̄A̴̛̼̔͘A̶̞͂̋Ą̴̱͆̾̚Ȧ̵̰̦A̵̬͝Ȁ̷̳͆Ȃ̷̹͘A̵̛͙̱͝A̷̗̙̯̿͌Á̸̗̭̊̇A̵͉͝A̶̺͐͌̚͜A̴̳͕̐Ä̶̲͉́̂̚Ạ̵̣̥̀̂͆A̴̗̓̒̀Ȧ̴̜͂A̷̢̹͠Ȧ̸͙̦̰A̷͕̅̒A̷͕̥͈̓A̵̛͍̣̍͝A̵͈̗̅͋̓Å̴̗̀̃Ả̵̯͔̠͛̈́Ä̴̢̺̖́̀A̴͇̯͐͠Â̷̢̲̖Á̶̧̻̟̀͌Ă̵͕̄̌ͅA̶̛̠͒*
That's how you know you doing it right when she goes A̵̖͝Ǎ̸̰̺̈́A̶̼̺̕Ả̷͎̱̓͝A̸̛̲̻͍̎Ǎ̵̗̝͈A̵̮͋̍͋A̸͔̝̲̿̈́̐A̴̩͗̽͠À̴̡̳Á̷̧̟̰Ắ̵̢̛Ḁ̷͚̒Ā̶̖̳̈́́ͅÂ̸̢A̵͉̾̔͂Ä̷̞̻́͝A̴̹̽A̶͈̍̓A̵̯͍̎̎A̶̹͓̻͂Ḁ̷̛̈́̓Ȧ̷̫̥̚A̵̤͛À̵̹̚A̴̭̦̻̿͆̀A̸̾͐̐͜Ā̶̫͆A̷̖͙͆Ą̸̈́̔͌A̷͔̍A̴͕̅͐̚Ã̶̮̗͖Ă̵͈͋A̴̦̱͘A̶̧͋̐͗Ȃ̵̖̲̉̐A̷͍͖̐́̏A̷̼̜̔͝À̵̯̓Ȁ̵̧͕̥̄A̴̛̼̔͘A̶̞͂̋Ą̴̱͆̾̚Ȧ̵̰̦A̵̬͝Ȁ̷̳͆Ȃ̷̹͘A̵̛͙̱͝A̷̗̙̯̿͌Á̸̗̭̊̇A̵͉͝A̶̺͐͌̚͜A̴̳͕̐Ä̶̲͉́̂̚Ạ̵̣̥̀̂͆A̴̗̓̒̀Ȧ̴̜͂A̷̢̹͠Ȧ̸͙̦̰A̷͕̅̒A̷͕̥͈̓A̵̛͍̣̍͝A̵͈̗̅͋̓Å̴̗̀̃Ả̵̯͔̠͛̈́Ä̴̢̺̖́̀A̴͇̯͐͠Â̷̢̲̖Á̶̧̻̟̀͌Ă̵͕̄̌ͅA̶̛̠͒
She straight up GLITCHED
Sounds like a normal woman to me
Take your filthy claws off me, I'm leaving you!
@@shade247 lol yeah
I never knew scorpions were so romantic
Guess ill have to compare my husband to another low life creature now
We are
It is amazing that they can dance
Where they held hands and kissed. Really touched a nerve! But dumping ur load on the ground! Doesn't that get u arrested lol
Agreed
The fact that they were dancing and kissing gives u a new perspective in life
Like how scorpions have a better love life than you?
Not specifically you, just a general... okay, I mean me.
And they say love is dead. Then again, with the right amount of scorpion poison, you never know. 😳
Hey love comes in all shapes and sizes. And down there it’s two poisonous sharp tailed armored arachnid.
@@DoctorPhobosNah probably you
I've watched so many wildlife documentaries before that features scorpions but I've never heard them mentioned their pectines. One of the main reasons why I think this channel is underrated.
Thanks!
I love deep look for this very reason. I learn things that other docos don't include.
Agreed
Underrated? I didn't notice anything like that ,being that this particular channel has almost 2 million subscribers!🤦🏾♀️🤦🏻♂️🤦♀️🤦♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♀️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏾♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♀️
Same, I didn’t know that 😯
“She pick up what she needs, and just like that , it’s over.” Huh, guess my exes were scorpions in their past lives too.
PFT YOU REALLY DIDNT GO SOFT ON THEM-
💀💀
SHIIIIIIIIIIsh
That's an insult to scorpions. Compare em to roaches man.
@@lepotato135 agreed
The part where they were kissing and dancing was adorable
Yeah 💖
Scorpion females even give birth to live young
@@seanwhitman8353 and the mother carries them around
@Sean Whitman oh,that was very interesting
They are like crabs
Scorpions are not at all light, they are wildly pulling and pushing one another.
It's like wild version of Cinderella' Ball dance.
Scorpions be like: You were not supposed to show that u meanie :c
"Human-kun b-baka!~"
Kaga koturato
@@oceanicwhitetip8984 cursed
Scorpios realizing we really are scorpios with this video : 👁👄👁
Pro Tip: Take extra caution to avoid being stung by the smaller species of Scorpions because they are the ones most likely to *rock you like a hurricane*
I see what you did there
Scorpions. Where smaller is actually better... Depending on how you look at it.
BOOOOOOOOOOO
It's true smaller scorpions are vicious Lil monsters, adults scorp, will sting once,and small about 3-4 times.
These two st in 1:49 were dancing and i think its cute but hearing they were kissing and holding hands is even cuter
Scorpi luv ❤️🦂
im here to ruin it for you. the male scorpion came from the hand holding and kissing. in a way its almost cute
@@halo12390 There's no "came" in releasing a spermatophore, if you want to ruin things for others at least know what you're talking about.
@@thermionicemission6355 *mission failed. we'll get em next time*
Until-
03:18 "There’s so much pressure out there to be tough, smart, fast.
Maybe the real trick to survival is cultivating your sensitive side."
Deep Look's my therapy I love it. :D
Scorpions are the Godzilla among other insects.
*uM aCshTuAlLy ShCoRpIoNsh ArE ArAcHnIdSh
Ants: hold my scorpion
amogus
Spider: hold my web and venenous fang
Praying mantis : am i joke to you ?
I never expected scorpions' mating ritual to actually be cute.
3:17 Oh, look, it's Sub-Zero holding Scorpion...
Deep Look videos really defines there channel name. Having an indepth look to most creatures that we misunderstood. Knowing them and having us, the viewer, reflect about what we learn and the real reasons that shows us that we misunderstood these creatures. I love Deep Look! I love animals!
Exactly! ✨
There and their - they're not the same.
I've seen two scorpions dance. My life is more complete now 🤧
Just like like Scorpio people! We're tough fighters on the outside, but soft lovers on the inside 🥰 🦂
Things to learn from this video : The real trick to survival is cultivating your sensative side
sensative?
yes.
@@croquemaster314 probably just a typo
still not as sensitive as my side after I've eaten a full jar of pickles at 1 am
You need help.
@@thewhiteweaver8629 Most likely.
u don't need help
When she held the scorpion, my anxiety "Hello, there" 😅
„She” is a man actually.
@@DemanaJaire Yes we shouldn't misgender random people that can be seen for two seconds in a video, I guess :D
General Anxiety
Woah !! Such a tiny organism with huge number of unique morphological features !! Its amazing to see how diverse we are in terms of morphology and behavior !! But yet again we are similar to some extent like the little courtship they had there.
We agree, Abhijita!
Ya very true. I know it's off topic but there are many bird species who spend their entire life with same mating partner and unfortunately if their partner dies well they won't mate for 1-2 year's.
@@KartikChauhan__KC True. There are even species with shortest of timespan for courtship. Like for examples drone bees who die after mating and their sole purpose is mating. As a life on this planet we all are so diverse
@@abhijitamishra6875 Exactly, and creatures as tiny as ants are doing farming much before humans even discovered about that. Ants even have cattle ( Aphids ) which they literally milk. Leaf cutter ants feed green leaves to a fungus they all have in their nest which in return produces food for the ants. Isn't it just amazing. Mother earth if full of wonderful and beautiful creatures.
@@KartikChauhan__KC oh wowww your knowledge regarding this is literally incredible ! No wonder how why we are here at deep look !! For a reason !
That wasn’t a dance, that was foreplay
Predators with a softer side? Typical Scorpios.
Yeah.bro/sis..😈
🤣🤣🤣
"Scorpions are predators with sensitive side"
Me: oh so they also cry watching movies?
Freaking Pixar...
Bruh what 😂
Holding hand and kissing.......scropion style.....
Awww 🦂
Such a sweet commentation.
Get over here!
*kiss*
givin it to her scorpion style
Can we all take a moment to appreciate their hard work
I have 32 of these guys and it's nice knowing how they do stuff!
Nice
Nobody cares. Squish em
32?? I'm curious, how does one person get 32 scorpions??
@@clementinebriar1898 guess ur rlly fun to be at parties huh?
Oh yeah well I totally have 33. I was gonna get 34 but I didn't want to overdo it
Never in my life have I thought anything related to scorpions - with many legs, two pincers, and a venomous sting with a look that would scare away a gladiator would be able to pull off the romantic look. At least I can hope now. Thanks for the inspiring video.
Scorpion breeder here, gotta say I'm _absolutely LOVING this._
What a cool video to wake up to!
Glad you enjoy it!
Scorpion be like: Yo who's there?
Other scorpion: Yoo wassup men
Scorpion: i can sense your pheromones but it looks like both of us produce one
Other Scorpion: i dunno bro seems romantic to me
Scorpion: bro
Other Scorpion: bro
Now that I've seen scorpions do tango, I can die in peace.
I love scorpions, they are such amazing arachnids
Same I collect live scorpions and tarantulas and centipedes they are such amazing creatures they are much more worth to learn about not fear about
wow I always looked at the scorpions like:
*THIS IS SPAARTAAN!!*
I didn't know that a seemingly poisonous scorpion would have such a cool signature dance😂🤭
I always get to know new things from this channel. Great work Deep Look team✨💝
IKR
I heard that the blue-green glow comes from a substance found in the hyaline layer, a very thin but super tough coating in a part of the scorpion’s exoskeleton called the cuticle.
And as to why they glow from an evolutionary perspective, I've read something about platypus that might be applicable. Those fellows are the only mammals, along with some species of opossums, to emit a faint blue-green glow when exposed to UV.
This turns out to be an advantage for nocturnal animals, because at night the ratio of UV over visible light increases. Therefore, most predators are able to see ultraviolet to spot their preys. By absorbing it (and turning it into another wavelength), animals are less likely to be eaten.
Also, because the fluorescence is located in the scorpion's exoskeleton, they continue to glow after their death. Some fossils can even retain this property.
2:11 she begins moving like someone moving it in Garry's Mod
The more I learn about scorpion, the more freaky they seem.
Dad: how did you get pregnant?
Scorpion: i went to dance last night 😳
the kissing and pincer holding scorpions melted my heart
Scorpion be like : 3:10 Can you now please leave me alone human?
Scorpions are the most perfect animal really, they are fast and nimble on their 8 legs, have a sturdy exoskeleton, and have claws and venom to either attack/defend physically or chemically. No wonder they survived for this long! I love watch my pet ones go about their scorpion business in their terrariums~
Yet spiders defeat them by using their silk.
@@raistlin3462 hey nobody's perfect! spiders get killed by small birds all the time
The blue-green glow comes from a substance found in the hyaline layer, a very thin but super tough coating in a part of the scorpion's exoskeleton called the cuticle.
Thanks for the info!
It's a lot more interesting than doing my homework.
The fact that scorpions, these armored, tank-like arachnids, have sensistive little wings underneath is adorable.
species of scorpions, such as the Arizona bark scorpion, whose venom can be more potent and may cause severe reactions in certain individuals,
Scorpions are cool, undoubtedly
"Scorpions have a sensitive side." Ever get Hanzo Hasashi to talk about his wife and kid?
Funny thing... I had a dream, a week ago, about finding a scorpion in Wisconsin, never heard of scorpions being here, so it was kind of a weird dream. Now I've been learning all sorts of things about scorpions. Don't even have to look for it. All of the knowledge is just coming my way. Very cool little creatures.
"Amazon is here! Just dropped off that packet of spem you wanted."
2:03 that’s was actually so sweet 🥺
So this is why the Scorpio astrology sign is a sensitive water sign
Man this absolutely made me fall in love with these creatures!
Idk but I think scorpions are kinda misunderstood 😅
Omg I’ve been dying for a video on one of my most favorite arachnids. Tysm Deep Look!
Me watching this:
Checks for bugs and becomes more aware of surroundings
Everybody's Gangsta, until Scorpion do "Get Over Here" thing
I am convinced scorpion brains are doing far more than we think. (due to having had an emperor scorpion) She wasn't just a "disgusting bug", she changed peoples opinions on scorpions.
Edit: Helga Pinchdenschting
I just can't get enough of those transitions from macro lens to microscope
Why was I expecting a "get over here" joke during the mating part
Thank you Deep Look, you keep producing this great content for so long!
Thank you, you don't see much about these guys in the documentaries I tend to watch and when you do it's a split second and always about them eating.
I can never get over how high quality these videos are
I saw scorpions when I was in Italy 🇮🇹. I was on my family's farm at night and saw them with a uv light. They were cool looking😃
Thank you so much for these videos! They’re so fascinating!
You are welcome Joey.
So much dedication for a 3-5 minute video
Thank you deep look
"scorpions are predators with a sensitive side" so like an actual scorpio
We love watching all the videos made by you, as we are huge fans of any form of wildlife! Marijke has been wanting to work with animals and/insects (not too sure yet😊) and find this very educational and we learn so much of these creatures that we didn't even know existed! Great job guys! Keep it up. You'll have our support for a long time!👍🏻
Yay! A upload from them again!
More to come!
Scorpions:
Cockroach armor
Wasp sting
Spider legs
Crab pinchers
Glow in the dark
the unconditional love i have for this chanel.
I love this channel so much
are u telling me that scorpions have ticklish tummies
You teached me something new today!
Oh wow, i didnt know about those sensing organs! Really cool
touching the scorpion tail with bare hands. godly
That's Lauren Esposito, Assistant Curator, Schlinger Chair of Arachnology at the California Academy of Sciences. She's the boss when it comes to scorpions!
I love this channel i share it with my nieces and nephews. Keep up the great work. Everyone please stay safe and blessed much love from San Antonio
Omggg it was so cute their dancing🥺
That's so adorable☺
Thank you for all your work !
Never cease to amaze with the incredible cool facts ❤👌🏼
I always need more Deep Look in my life!!
🦂 are soo unique
Like deep deep
I honestly thought the "sensitive" part had to do with some emotional trait
I know lol, but they do carry their babies for a while to protect them. So there's that haha.
I was expecting a video about a momma scorp caring for her baby scorps.
@@OhhowHelovesus777 lol yes something along those lines😅
Learned a few new things about scorpions, thanks!
Glad to hear it!
I liked before even watching; My favorite channel. Thanks so much!
Yay! Thank you!
I watch alot of nature videos, an i gotta say this is one of the better Narrators ive heard. Most sound like there asking a question after every sentence lol
Wait, scorpions can glow under UV light? Then that means you can use a UV flashlight to check for scorpions in your shoes, camping bags, and other potential hiding spots for scorpions.
That's a good idea, I guess that's why in some areas they sell those small keychain uv lights at stations
@@flyingstonemon3564 I’m pretty sure that’s for checking street drugs, but I may be wrongz
Hey there. Arizonian here. Scorpions are common here. They glow green/yellow when exposed to uv light.
We dont check our shoes with the uv light. Usually we turn them upside and hit it against a wall of piece of furniture.
Scorpions are usually on the ground, but they can climb walls. So we typically store everything slightly elevated. Closed toed shoes ARE A MUST, especially at night.
Hope this helps ^-^
@MistyDoesGames
Thanks for heads up!
Perfect!!!!
Thank You!!!!!
Aw they look like they're doing the tango
♂ scorpion sees ♀ scorpion and says "GET OVER HERE!" and they start dancing.
I love your vids deeplook! Hope you guys doing great!
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I've waited for this
Scorpion 🦂 *
GET OVER HERE!*
Wohoooo truly a masterpiece.......
Loved every episodes, anxiously waiting for nxt episode.
Love to watch your videos😀Keep going ahead👍🏻Glad to tell you that from past 2 years I' m watching your videos and Your channel has developed a next level interest in me for the science of insects😁
species of scorpions, such as the Arizona bark scorpion, whose venom can be more potent and may cause severe reactions in certain individuals,
Ah yes, a new video from my favourite nature channel. Exquisite!
This 2160 quality looks insanely good 🙌
2:11
Female Scorpion: **iNsTaNtLy HaS a SeIzUrE**