Which Scorpion STING is Worse?!

The video explores the Sonoran Desert's scorpions, focusing on the giant desert hairy and striped tailed species. The host, Coyote Peterson, conducts an experiment to compare the pain of their stings. Despite the giant desert hairy scorpion's intimidating size, its sting is less painful than the smaller striped tailed scorpion. The experiment highlights that smaller pedipalps often indicate more potent venom. The video concludes that while scorpions may appear threatening, they generally avoid human interaction.

What is the primary reason animals in the Sonoran Desert stay hidden during the day?

• To conserve energy

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To avoid the scorching sun

Which scorpion is known for having the most painful sting in the United States?

• Emperor scorpion

• Giant desert hairy scorpion

• Bark scorpion

• Striped tailed scorpion

What is the purpose of Coyote Peterson's experiment with the scorpions?

• To find out which scorpion is larger

• To see if scorpions can be tamed

• To compare the sting pain between two scorpion species

• To determine which scorpion is more venomous

What feature of scorpions often indicates the potency of their venom?

• The size of their pedipalps

• The color of their body

• The size of their stinger

• The length of their tail

How does Coyote describe the pain from the giant desert hairy scorpion's sting?

• Like a bee sting

• Like a wasp sting

• Like a mosquito bite

• Like a snake bite

Which scorpion's sting did Coyote find more painful?

• Giant desert hairy scorpion

• Striped tailed scorpion

• Bark scorpion

• None, they were equally painful

What precaution does Coyote take before getting stung?

• Applies a numbing cream

• Takes a painkiller

• Uses an epinephrine pen

• Wears protective gloves

What is the telson in a scorpion?

• The part that helps in movement

• The part that stores venom

• The part that senses vibrations

• The part that camouflages the scorpion

What is the main conclusion about scorpion stings from the experiment?

• Smaller scorpions have more potent venom

• All scorpions have equally potent venom

• Larger scorpions have more potent venom

• Scorpions are not dangerous to humans

What is the general behavior of scorpions towards humans?

• They are attracted to human settlements

• They are indifferent to human presence

• They avoid humans and prefer to stay hidden

• They actively seek out humans to sting