Scorpions
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With a crab-like appearance, scorpions are predatory and often come out at night. Scorpions like warm, dry climates and are often in deserts. Take precautions when hiking and camping by keeping shoes, blankets, and towels secured indoors. Stings can feel much like a Honeybee sting with mild swelling, a rash, or they may be more serious.
How to protect yourself: You can protect yourself from scorpions by also eliminating standing water, sealing cracks around your doors or windows, and turning your outdoor lights off at night to ward off crickets—an insect scorpions love to eat