caught this mammoth while hunting prey for my shovel-nose..

[the baPhoon]

This big beast was trying to make entry into my home... keeping him outside in a bucket to show a few buddies. Roughly 4.5" at least with tail straight.
Haven't found a live one this big yet.
If I get lucky I'll find an opposing sized camel spider and have a nice bug ufc bout heh.

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/VID_20120828_000709.mp4

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120828_001149.jpg

[Rogue628]

Wow. Do you know what kind of scorpion that is?

[the baPhoon]

No idea. My area gets tons of bark scorpions but I've not seen a living one this size.

I went wandering around with my scorp light and a flashlight tonight and found two more of similar size dead on my property. Here's a couple more pics.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120828_224048.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120828_160559.jpg

[the baPhoon]

Did some Googling:
Hadrurus arizonensis, the giant desert hairy scorpion, giant hairy scorpion, or Arizona Desert hairy scorpion, is the largest scorpion in North America, [1] and one of the 8–9 species of Hadrurus in the United States, attaining a length of 14 cm (5.5 in). [2] Its large size allows it to feed readily on other scorpions and a variety of other prey, including lizards and snakes. This species is usually yellow with a dark top [2] and has lobster-like pincers. It gets its common names from the brown hairs that cover its body. These hairs help it to detect vibration in the soil. [2] A similar species is Hadrurus spadix.

[the baPhoon]

Caught him munching on a cricket I caught for em.
Video here http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/VID_20120829_005540.mp4

[Rogue628]

I ran across a similar looking scorp and it was called a giant desert hairy spider, so I'm assuming that's what it is lol

I'm not fond of scorpions but I did have an emperor scorp for a few months that I was keeping for a friend. I loved watching it eat.

[the baPhoon]

It is fun watching that predator face chew on stuff.

[the baPhoon]

Got a little brave one evening.

Ben getting some affection.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120901_215734.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120901_215804.jpg

No aggression at all, although the last picture seems rather evil.

[the baPhoon]

Well, once you pop the fun don't stop.

I'm up too four of these stinging bastages now!

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120920_135359_zpsd718d808.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn215/dAshisse/IMG_20120920_135530_zps73f76fc2.jpg

Lemme know what y'all think.

[Snakeman8]

so cool! i love scorpions, but sometimes they are very agressive, my aunt use to have one, evil creature.

[EmbraceCalamity]

I shuddered a little, but that's still cool. XD

~Maggot

[the baPhoon]

The in-house scorpion, Ben, is super docile. I don't trust the triplets I keep in the cllimate controlled garage.

Ben likes being held but its still really unnerving.

He even enjoys having his back petted. That only happens after a few beers heh.

[Rogue628]

^^ :laugh: :laugh:

Is that one of those "hold my beer and watch this!" moments?

[EmbraceCalamity]

^^ :laugh: :laugh:

Is that one of those "hold my beer and watch this!" moments?I love those moments. So, so much. Lulz are always to be had.

~Maggot

[the baPhoon]

Yep. That's the only time haha.