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I love how this one came out!!

To avoid common name confusion: Vinegaroons are tailed whip scorpions, uropygi. They are chelicerates like spiders and scorpions. They are quite ugly, eat other insects, and have a long narrow tail. They are called vinegaroons because they spray a nasty chemical mix from said tail if frightened. I want one. Whip spiders are the tailless whip scorpions, amblipygi, which are again also chelicerates and even more ugly. No tail and no vinegar mix.

Lets look at some of these good boys!

Here is a vinegaroon/ whip scorpion/ Uropygi!

You can see that long tail and the fat abdomen that they use to spray defensive chemicals. These guys are awesome! Don’t let their appearance scare you. The worst they can do is give you a pinch if you are harassing them. They do give you ample warning beforehand!

Pwese no steppy uwu

The chemical spray doesn’t hurt your skin but will sting something fierce if it gets into a mucus membrane, like your eyes and nose.

They are found all over the world, but Mastigoproctus giganteus giganteus is the USA’s only native species.

Here is a Whip spider /  amblipygi

Their order, Amblypygi, means ‘blunt Rump’ lol. But look at this beautiful boy. Their pedipalps can extend super long, cause they need it to grab up delicious bugs. Some species and individuals can have really long pedipalps! 

Euphrynichus amanica goanna give you the ol’ razzle dazzle.

They can bite and pinch, but it’s rare. Don’t be mean to them and handle them gently and you’ll be okay. 

Both species make good moms, with the mom carrying her babies around on her back until they are old enough to go off on their own :3