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How many babies on the scorpion?


How many babies on the scorpion?
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Copyright: Ahmet Karatash (rousettus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1831 W: 82 N: 4007] (12797)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-10
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/158 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Family Matters 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-31 20:56
Viewed: 323
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This may be not good quality photograph, but I will present it since it is interesting subject. Scorpions give birth and they carry babies on back. If young dont move from back of their mother after shedding of skin; the mother can eat them.

How many babies on the scorpion?
Up to now, I have posted shots of some scorpion from various genera and families. We have counted various young on scorpions; sometimes more than 50. This is Euscorpius mingrelicus and usually it has 20-30 babies.
The species was described from Batum Province of Georgia [Gürcistan "Mingrelia" ancient name] and it ranges mainly coastlands i.e. Karadeniz [Black Sea], Marmara, Ege, Akdeniz [Mediterranean] regions in Turkiye, but it occurs also in isolated localities and some high mountains in inner sides.
This small scorpion is 2-3 cm in leght and although it has some venom as like all scorpiones, it is not dangerous for humans.
Previously I posted a shot for its endemic subspecies, E. m. ciliciensis (photo) is found along the Toros [Taurus] Mts in Southern Turkiye and it was described from Bolkar Mts above Maden Village (Niğde: Ulukışla) by Birula (1898).

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Hi Ahmet,

we are neighbours todayy.
Very nice clear picture from the scorpion with her childs.
Good pov, detail and sharpness.
Fine colours.

Gert

Hocam muhteşem bir kare. Çok akrep gördüm ama böyle bir kare görmedim
Paylaşım için teşekkürler

Interesting immage of this mother and many children.Well done.Regards.Alin.

Merhaba Ahmet,

A great capture of scorpion carrying babies with fine sharpness & details.

Well done & TFS.

Ramadan Kareem & warmest salam!

Umar

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-09-01 6:55]

Hello Ahmet,
Impressive photo in excellent sharpness and details. Beautiful natural colours. Good POV.
Regards,
Peter

Impresionante documento. Nunca lo había visto tan bien plasmado. Enhorabuena !

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-09-01 12:21]

Merhaba Ahmet dostum,
A fine capture taken from your archive showing the parental care of the female of this small species of Scorpion.
As you say this has not as good technical quality as your more recent shots but it is a valuable contribution to TN to show this behaviour.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Hello Ahmet!
It is always nice to see species which live in the place we can not visit (or we can not find in the wild in our region :>). Very interesting capture, not only because of species, but also because it is a mother with kids :>
Bravo and TFS!
Friendly yours,
Radomir

Hello Ahmet
this is a very ginteresting shot !! great and rarely scene of this female scorpion and his babies, superb POV and composition
TFS and have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-01 17:26]

Hi Ahmet,

How fascinating! Scorpions are common in Arizona but I have never seen a mother with the babies!! It's impossible to count how many there are but there are a lot. Great shot and thank you for presenting such a rare and unusual sight.

Jane

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2009-09-03 12:27]

Hello Ahmet,
This is a very interesting capture showing how the Scorpion carries her young on her back. Looks like a heavy load!! You say it is not dangerous but I still think I'd keep a safe distance! A very fine documentation.
TFS and regards, Ulla

ciao Ahmet!
interesting photo, that documenting something unknown to many in the life of the scorpion ....
good explanation!!

best regards sERGIO

may be 20 children :) nice shot and POV.

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