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The Striped-Tail Scorpion is one of three species of scorpions common to the deserts of Arizona. However, all scorpions give birth to live young as did the one in the above photographs. Depending on food supply and weather, the gestation period of the scorpion can vary from 3 to 18 months and then an average of 26 baby scorpions are born. It is possible for a scorpion to give birth to 105 young scorpions if the conditions are right. After birth, the young scorpions climb up their mother's legs and onto her back and remain there until their first molt at which time they leave before they become dinner for their mother.

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For a more detailed explanation of scorpion reproduction visit the following link:
      http://www.museums.org.za/bio/scorpions/rep_and_devel.htm