Did you know that more than 50 species of scorpions call the Sonoran Desert home? Usually dormant until late March, scorpions are the ultimate survivors, having evolved over 400 million years to withstand inhospitable conditions found in the desert, until they find a home in somebody's stucco wall or pool deck, that is! You will learn all about the behavior and habits of these pesky creatures and find out how to minimize your chances of being stung.

Ben Holland has been studying scorpions in the Sonoran Desert for over a decade. He grew up on an island off the coast of Maine and chose to attend Arizona State University to escape the cold winters. He majored in biology at the College of Life Sciences and conducted research studies while an intern in the Arizona State Reptile Laboratory, some of which involved collecting scorpions from alleys in Tempe. He graduated with a BS in Biology in 2006 and started Scorpion Sweepers the next month, using the techniques he learned in those alleys.

This program is presented by the White Tank Mountain Conservancy.