Has anyone had problems with scorpions in the Austin suburbs?

Back in the late 1970s I remember that a friend's house near
Stassney and Nuckols Crossing was unbelievably infested with
scorpions. You would turn on the garage light and see dozens
scatter. Of course this was a new subdivision at the time,
so perhaps the house was on or near a debris pile of some kind.
That house gave me the creeps and I probably spent no more
than 10 minutes there before excusing myself.

On the other hand, my brother in law has lived for several
years in two subdivisions near Slaughter & Brodie, and
says he's never seen 'em.

If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

Dave

If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

I live near Hwy 290 west and FM1826 and have always had scorpions at times
during the year. Haven't seen many lately, but when they're in season, not
uncommon to see one or more everyday. We have grass, but there are a few rocky
outcroppings in the yard. Also have had a few of those monstrous centipedes,
saw one that was 12" long.
Gary Brady
Austin, TX

Scorpions shouldn't worry you nearly as much as those centipedes you
were mentioning....

Those centipedes will deliver a sting like you wouldn't believe. If you
are somebody who is allergic to ant or bee's you are likely to die if
you don't go to the hospital after getting stung by one.....

If you get stung by one and you aren't allergic, you are likely to go to
the hospital just for pain medications.........



=will=

On 29 Apr 2003 16:52:53 -0700, (Dave
Riggleman) wrote:


If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

Dave

They're in and around South Austin. I live in relatively new
contruction near Manchaca and Slaughter and one zapped me in my house
a few months ago. I thought the cat was looking for a toy, so I
reached behind an box and zap! I spent the next two hours
contemplating cutting my pinky off.

The sod I put in my backyard didn't take in a lot of places so I have
quite a bit of exposed dirt back there. He's the only one I've seen
in the couple of years I've been here though.

I know that this may sound a bit crazy......

If any of you guys run across a centipede or scorpion around here, and
you have some kind of jar that you could put it in, do you think that
you could give me an email, and I could come pick it up from you?

I am a fan of odd crazy animals, and I would appreciate any of these
guys that I could get.

If you don't feel safe doing this, then don't do it. It's not worth
getting stung over......

Appreciate any help......

=will=

(will) wrote in message ...
I know that this may sound a bit crazy......

If any of you guys run across a centipede or scorpion around here, and
you have some kind of jar that you could put it in, do you think that
you could give me an email, and I could come pick it up from you?

I am a fan of odd crazy animals, and I would appreciate any of these
guys that I could get.

If you don't feel safe doing this, then don't do it. It's not worth
getting stung over......

Appreciate any help......

=will=

PLEASE WHATEVER ANY OF YOU DO.....DO NOT CATCH ANY OF THESE LITTLE
CREATURES FOR HIM! We don't need another violent or harmful animal.
This is his girlfriend by the way...and I am allergic to ant and
mosquito bites, so I'm sure one of those would kill me if I got bit by
one...because I have to be taken to the hospital for Bee Stings. I am
not trying to sound mean at all, I just don't think it is a good idea.
He gets too excited by little creatures and wants them all as pets.
Thank You!!

We got plenty, we are in NE Austin, just past the edge of the city, we have
a big garden and I really don't like killing them, we put them outside with
the snakes and such. They only hurt for about 5 minutes. They pack a big a
wallop for those moments.

They are just protecting themselves from us giants.

Be at one with your surroundings!!!!

Dave
Gardens of the Ancients Herb Emporium and Nursery
www.gardensoftheancients.com


"Dave Riggleman" wrote in message
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Has anyone had problems with scorpions in the Austin suburbs?

Back in the late 1970s I remember that a friend's house near
Stassney and Nuckols Crossing was unbelievably infested with
scorpions. You would turn on the garage light and see dozens
scatter. Of course this was a new subdivision at the time,
so perhaps the house was on or near a debris pile of some kind.
That house gave me the creeps and I probably spent no more
than 10 minutes there before excusing myself.

On the other hand, my brother in law has lived for several
years in two subdivisions near Slaughter & Brodie, and
says he's never seen 'em.

If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

Dave

They mostly show up in the bathtub, but I've seen them inside walls to (when
remodeling).

We're south, near Ben White & Brodie, not too far from Barton Creek.
Haven't seen any in several months, but when it gets too dry, or too cold,
they'll come back.

If they're regulars of your neighborhood, just make sure you wear slippers
if padding around a dark house late at night... ;(

Also check your clothes. Our daughter put on a pair of jeans she'd left
lying on the bathroom floor, was sore for two weeks. Nothing like a
scorpion sting on your butt first thing in the morning!



"Dave Riggleman" wrote in message
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Has anyone had problems with scorpions in the Austin suburbs?

Back in the late 1970s I remember that a friend's house near
Stassney and Nuckols Crossing was unbelievably infested with
scorpions. You would turn on the garage light and see dozens
scatter. Of course this was a new subdivision at the time,
so perhaps the house was on or near a debris pile of some kind.
That house gave me the creeps and I probably spent no more
than 10 minutes there before excusing myself.

On the other hand, my brother in law has lived for several
years in two subdivisions near Slaughter & Brodie, and
says he's never seen 'em.

If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

Dave

My sister-in-law has had them in both the last two places I helped her move
from and picked up wood in her front yard:

1. Cedar Park at the Leander edge
2. Behind Lake Georgetown

Both yards have been very dry for years. I live in Leander and have for two
years and haven't ever seen one -- but I do water a couple times a month and
so do all the neighbors.

John



"Dave Riggleman" wrote in message
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Has anyone had problems with scorpions in the Austin suburbs?

Back in the late 1970s I remember that a friend's house near
Stassney and Nuckols Crossing was unbelievably infested with
scorpions. You would turn on the garage light and see dozens
scatter. Of course this was a new subdivision at the time,
so perhaps the house was on or near a debris pile of some kind.
That house gave me the creeps and I probably spent no more
than 10 minutes there before excusing myself.

On the other hand, my brother in law has lived for several
years in two subdivisions near Slaughter & Brodie, and
says he's never seen 'em.

If you have a scorpion problem: do you have a lush lawn or
exposed dirt and outcroppings in your yard?

Dave