Common Name: Vinegaroon
Nick Name: Vinnie
Other Names: Whip scorpion, uropygid
How Big Are They?: 1 ½ to 3 inches (3.8 – 7.5 cm) long
Good Things They Do: Eats insects
Not So Good Things They Do: Can pinch when handled
Where Do You Find Them? Are active at night and prefer dark, humid places to hide during the day. They can burrow in soil, under logs and rocks. Found in southern states.
Interesting Things About Them: When disturbed, can spray a mist that is mostly vinegar (acetic acid). This defense can help Vinnie escape predators.
Count how many legs Vinnie has. Is Vinnie an insect?
