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==Habitat== |
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| ⚫ | Chinese armor-tailed scorpions are found in Northern China as well as parts of Korea, Japan, and Magnolia. A study of Chinese scorpions found specimens between Guide in the west, Beipiao in the north, Wafangian in the east, and Hubei in the south.<ref>http://www.americanarachnology.org/JoA_free/JoA_v35_n2/arac-35-2-215.pdf</ref> They prefer warm and dry areas, especially those with sparse vegetation.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesobuthus_martensii</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Chinese armor-tailed scorpions are found in Northern China as well as parts of Korea, Japan, and Magnolia. A study of Chinese scorpions found specimens between Guide in the west, |
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The scorpions have been red-listed in China due to over-exploitation by humans. Most specimens which are available for sale are captive bred and do not effect the indigenous populations. This species may require a license in Singapore, though it is clear whether the license pertains to the sale of scorpions, or the owning of scorptions.<ref>http://www.insect.sg/web/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=19</ref> |
The scorpions have been red-listed in China due to over-exploitation by humans. Most specimens which are available for sale are captive bred and do not effect the indigenous populations. This species may require a license in Singapore, though it is clear whether the license pertains to the sale of scorpions, or the owning of scorptions.<ref>http://www.insect.sg/web/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=19</ref> |
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It is possible to purchase this species prepared for human consumption. Finding live scorpions is difficult, or maybe impossible. |
It is possible to purchase this species prepared for human consumption. Finding live scorpions is difficult, or maybe impossible. |
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*[http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/chinese-edible-scorpions Edible Chinese Armor Tail Scorpions (http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/chinese-edible-scorpions)] |
*[http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/chinese-edible-scorpions Edible Chinese Armor Tail Scorpions (http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/chinese-edible-scorpions)] |
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| + | Mesobuthus martensii adult.jpg|Adult Chinese armor-tailed scorpion |
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Latest revision as of 20:48, 14 July 2012
| Mesobuthus martensii | |
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 An adult Chinese armor-tail scorpion | |
| Common names: | Chinese scorpion, Armor-tail scorpion, Chinese armor-tail scorpion, Chinese golden scorpion, Manchurian scorpion |
| Size: | 3 inches long |
| Color: | Tan or yellow appendages with black or dark-colored body |
| Defense: | Pincers, venomous sting (non-fatal) |
| Range: | Northern China |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Buthidae |
| Genus: | Mesobuthus |
| Species: | martensii |
| Life cycle | |
| Viviparous birth | |
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| Adult | |
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| Preparation | |
| Stage consumed: | Adult |
| Cooking method: | Fried, grilled |
| Parts consumed: | All |
| Toxicity: | Contains non-fatal venom when raw |
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This information is missing! Please add it, using the following as a guideline:
Commonly known as _____. [Description of adults, juveniles, larvae, pupae, etc. as appropriate.] Ex: Adults are ___ to ___ inches long (___ to ___ cm) and ___ to ___ inches wide (___ to ___ cm). They [fly, jump, burrow, etc.] and [bite, sting, hiss, spray, other defense mechanism]. They are [venomous, deadly, anaphylaxis-inducing, harmless] [conditions: if they bite, if they sting, if they're consumed raw, etc.]
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Habitat[]
Chinese armor-tailed scorpions are found in Northern China as well as parts of Korea, Japan, and Magnolia. A study of Chinese scorpions found specimens between Guide in the west, Beipiao in the north, Wafangian in the east, and Hubei in the south.[1] They prefer warm and dry areas, especially those with sparse vegetation.[2]
Consumption[]
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This information is missing! Please add it, using the following as a guideline:
What people/cultures have traditionally eaten them? For how long have they been consumed, if known? Other information about their history as food.
What parts are eaten (are legs, heads, wings, etc. typically removed)? At what stage are they eaten (larva, adult, etc.)? Can they be consumed raw, or must they be cooked? How are they prepared? Are any organs removed, is a special diet recommended before consumption, are they frozen or boiled prior to other preparation, are they fried, are they ground? Is there a common way that they are seasoned? What, if anything, do they taste similar to? Any additional toxicity or allergen warnings. |
Recipes[]
Find scorpion recipes on Entomophagy Wiki.
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This information is missing! Please add it, using the following as a guideline:
Use recipe template for first two recipes.
Additional recipes: |
Farming[]
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This information is missing! Please add it, using the following as a guideline:
Any available information on feasibility and techniques for farming this species. What type of enclosure is used? What are they fed? Do they eat their own young? How quickly do they breed? What temperature do they need to be kept at? Do they need light or darkness? Any additional information.
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Legality[]
The scorpions have been red-listed in China due to over-exploitation by humans. Most specimens which are available for sale are captive bred and do not effect the indigenous populations. This species may require a license in Singapore, though it is clear whether the license pertains to the sale of scorpions, or the owning of scorptions.[3]
Buying[]
It is possible to purchase this species prepared for human consumption. Finding live scorpions is difficult, or maybe impossible.
- Chinese Yellow Scorpion Candy Lolly (http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/scorpion-lolly-candy)
- Edible Chinese Armor Tail Scorpions (http://www.thailandunique.com/edible-insects-bugs/chinese-edible-scorpions)
