Scorpion spray

The vinegaroon (whip-tail scorpion) expels a defensive spray consisting of 84% acetic acid, 5% octanoic acid, and 11% water. Octanoic acid acts as a wetting and spreading agent. 

This scorpion is considered to be the most venomous species of scorpion in Africa. Even though this species has small pinchers, their main means of defense is spraying venom on prey and enemies. In the wild the Black Spitter feeds on lizards and small insects. 

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