The Amazing Life Cycle of Scorpions- From Birth to Independence

Scorpions have a fascinating life cycle Unlike most arachnids they give birth to live young The female scorpion carries her eggs internally The gestation period can last for several months Once the young are born they crawl onto their mother's back The baby scorpions called scorplings remain on their mother's back for several weeks During this time they are protected and nourished by her After their first molt the scorplings disperse and begin hunting on their own