The Scorpion Fauna of Al-Baha and Hail Regions, Saudi Arabia

The Scorpion Fauna of the Southwestern Part of Saudi Arabia

“…Vachoniolus globimanus was previously reported from Riyadh and El-Baha (Hendrixson, 2006;Al-Asmari, et al 2009a). Our specimens from Asir, Al Junainah extend its distribution range to the south.…”

“…Jizan: Khasher, i.2019 (Table 1, Figure 1). Remarks: The localities of this species indicated represent a wide range of biotopes (Hendrixson, 2006;Al-Asmari, et al 2007;Al-Asmari, et al 2009a). It occurs under rocks and between crevices and constructs its own burrows.…”

New additions to the scorpion fauna of Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia

“…A group of professional hunters, specifically recruited for this job, collected scorpions from the wild (34,35). The number of professionals was increased according to the demands of this thorough survey.…”

“…The scorpion house was designed so that each scorpion batch was housed in larger plastic containers, which were placed in rows on shelves (34)(35)(36)(37). Each single scorpion was kept in a separate plastic box.…”

“…A food supply colony (mealworms) was raised to provide an adequate yield to meet the food requirements (34,35). These yellow mealworms, the larval stage of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molister), were kept in large plastic buckets and fed special food weekly (36,37).…”