Oh My God....

[Paul]

I would hate to live where these are hiding under rocks and stones and bits of wood... Luckily, this is at Bretts Pets - my nieces lads' pet shop!

 

 

 

Paul.

[Jon]

There are scorpions in the UK - tend to be in harbours where they came in on traders - tiny and not very venomous, but scorpions nevertheless :-)

[Paul]

Lucky I don't live near the coast or the docks then!  Phew!  

 

Thanks Jon  

 

Paul.

[Jon]

Sarf coast, by the looks -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euscorpius_flavicaudis

 

http://www.jasonsteelwildlifephotography.yolasite.com/uk-scorpions.php

[Paul]

Fortunately, I'm up Norf!

Paul.

[Rick448]

Wow, awesome shots!

[FUJI]

WOW! ........indeed!

Brilliant shots, as always a Paul.

I've, never seen a live Scorpion, but have an innate fear of them.......it might be something to do with a well known Fantasy film ( can't recall the title) in which there is a trial of character, during which, the main characters have to put their forearm deep inside a hollow log containing one......UGH!

That Scorpion not only stings, it looks as if it could give you a nasty nip with those jaws too?

FUJI

[Kobione]

Brilliant, Paul!!!! We have Scorpions in the house, (rarely), in the garage and in the wood pile, and we do see the odd one or two on our firewood collecting trips, but they don't stay still and pose like that!!!!!! Love the second one

[Paul]

Wow, awesome shots!

 

Thanks Rick  

 

WOW! ........indeed!

Brilliant shots, as always a Paul.

I've, never seen a live Scorpion, but have an innate fear of them.......it might be something to do with a well known Fantasy film ( can't recall the title) in which there is a trial of character, during which, the main characters have to put their forearm deep inside a hollow log containing one......UGH!

That Scorpion not only stings, it looks as if it could give you a nasty nip with those jaws too?

FUJI

 

Don't know the film, unless it's Jason and the Argonauts... and I reckon even one the size of this (about 2 inches) could make a bite very noticeable and a sting unforgettable!

 

 

Brilliant, Paul!!!! We have Scorpions in the house, (rarely), in the garage and in the wood pile, and we do see the odd one or two on our firewood collecting trips, but they don't stay still and pose like that!!!!!! Love the second one

 

Thanks Dee.

 

Fortunately for us in the UK, they are only found natively wild on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, hundreds of miles from where I live. That you have them in your garden is no surprise, though not this species, its the European Yellow-tailed scorpion..

 

Paul.

[Korky]

I would hate to live where these are hiding under rocks and stones and bits of wood

 

Don't knock Chorley, it's got an Asda and a swimming pool and a bus station 

 

That really is an evil looking little sod - do people honestly keep these as pets?

 

Korky

[Paul]

Don't knock Chorley, it's got an Asda and a swimming pool and a bus station 

 

That really is an evil looking little sod - do people honestly keep these as pets?

 

Korky

 

They clearly do Korky have them as pets. Beyond me though, lol..

 

Next time you're in Chorley town centre, if you park on the Flat Iron and go up toward the high street, you'll see our Bretts shop on the left hand side of the road. Big yellow sign above the front, created and designed for him by yours truly!

 

Paul.

[fuzzyedges]

.......it might be something to do with a well known Fantasy film ( can't recall the title) in which there is a trial of character, during which, the main characters have to put their forearm deep inside a hollow log containing one......UGH!

Flash Gordon 1980's Film

Quote from wiki pidia

Aura and Flash arrive at Arboria. Aura asks the Prince to keep Flash safe. A distrustful Barin, in love with Aura, agrees not to kill Flash, but then forces him to perform a deadly ritual. Barin and Flash take turns sticking their hands into a hollow stump with a giant scorpion-like Wood Beast inside. When Flash has to take an extra turn, he pretends to be stung as a distraction and escapes. Barin follows, but they are both captured by the Hawkmen

Nice shots looks as if it could bite as well R's end you one

[Paul]

Thanks for the find Fuzzy - and I reckon it could hurt a bit given the chance....

 

Paul.

[Phil]

Apparently becoming more and more common in the UK, particularly down sarf.

 

Smashing set Paul

[Paul]

Apparently becoming more and more common in the UK, particularly down sarf.

 

Smashing set Paul

 

 

They can stay down sarf!

 

 

Paul.

[Guest]

Great set Paul!

[Paul]

Great set Paul!

 

Thanks buddy  

 

Paul.

[FUJI]

Here you are Paul........the ...........Flash Gordon .........Scorpion scene...

Enjoy!

FUJI

[Paul]

Haha, them were the days, great movie scenes!

 

Paul.