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Bundi
 Post subject: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:31 pm 
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As a novice, can anybody please tell me which kind of light to buy to enable me to see scorpoins at night?

Also any pointers in this regard would be welcome. I have always wanted to do that, but have no idea.


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Imberbe
 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:51 pm 
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You need a Ultra Violet light. You find handy little UV torches, so no major layout is needed.

You can order from here: www.scorpions.co.za

A very basic torch is more than adequate.

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 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:48 pm 
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Hi Imberbe

Thanks! on the subject of Scorpions I have just posted a quick guide to the scorpions of the Central Lowveld which includes the central Kruger. It's free from the download section of my website. The document is about 1.6mb and can be found at :

http://www.scorpions.co.za/index.php?op ... &Itemid=57

Please feel free to distribute the PDF document to whoever would like it. Works well when loaded onto a smartphone. :-)

Kind regards

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oddesy
 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:29 pm 
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thanks scorpionking! nice mini field guide to keep handy! :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

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 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:18 pm 
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Very interesting peep into the world of Scorpions, with photos and hospital helpline for serious stings.


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DuQues
 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
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You might want to have a look at the page by Madach: http://www.wildlifephotography.nl/scorp ... r-uv-light

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kite
 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
Unread postPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:11 pm 
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Amazing photos of scorpions in uv light.
Some of those guys have scary tails, must pack quite a sting! :shock: :evil: :roll:


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Graham_5000
 Post subject: Re: Scorpoins at night
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Would it be worth bringing a UV torch to KNP for scorpions in august or are they unlikely to be around then?

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