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 BundiJoined: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:29 pm Posts: 328 Location: Constantia Kloof, JHB 
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Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:31 pm  |
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As a novice, can anybody please tell me which kind of light to buy to enable me to see scorpoins at night?
Also any pointers in this regard would be welcome. I have always wanted to do that, but have no idea. |
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Imberbe Distinguished Virtual Ranger Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:28 am Posts: 14372 Location: Pretoria, RSA
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| Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:51 pm |
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You need a Ultra Violet light. You find handy little UV torches, so no major layout is needed.
You can order from here: www.scorpions.co.za A very basic torch is more than adequate. |
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ScorpionKing Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:33 pm Posts: 38 Location: Scratching around West Africa
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| Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:48 pm |
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Hi Imberbe
Thanks! on the subject of Scorpions I have just posted a quick guide to the scorpions of the Central Lowveld which includes the central Kruger. It's free from the download section of my website. The document is about 1.6mb and can be found at : http://www.scorpions.co.za/index.php?op ... &Itemid=57 Please feel free to distribute the PDF document to whoever would like it. Works well when loaded onto a smartphone. :-) Kind regards ScorpionKing |
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oddesy Virtual Ranger Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:57 pm Posts: 3426 Location: Randburg, SA 
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| Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:29 pm |
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thanks scorpionking! nice mini field guide to keep handy!
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kite Junior Virtual Ranger Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:15 pm Posts: 535
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| Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:18 pm |
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Very interesting peep into the world of Scorpions, with photos and hospital helpline for serious stings.
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DuQues Honorary Virtual Ranger Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:42 pm Posts: 18634 Location: Red sand, why do I keep thinking of red sand?
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| Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:25 pm |
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You might want to have a look at the page by Madach: http://www.wildlifephotography.nl/scorp ... r-uv-light
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kite Junior Virtual Ranger Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:15 pm Posts: 535
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| Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:11 pm |
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Amazing photos of scorpions in uv light.
Some of those guys have scary tails, must pack quite a sting!    |
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Graham_5000 Junior Virtual Ranger Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:45 pm Posts: 442 Location: Where it rains..
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| Sat May 12, 2012 1:10 am |
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Would it be worth bringing a UV torch to KNP for scorpions in august or are they unlikely to be around then?
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