whip scorpion

whip scorpion

Scary arachnid has pedipalus (clamp) large and "whip" on the edge of their abdomen. Even more frightening is that these animals can spray a variety of chemicals from their abdomen, including formic acid (formic acid) (CH2O2), a mixture of chlorine and acetic acid (C2H4O2) and oktanoic acid (C8H16O2), depending on their species. Their last spray smells like vinegar, which is why they are also called "Vinegarroons". Similar animals that include a whip scorpion (also known as tailless whip scorpions) and micro whip scorpions.