Scorpions: How To Safely Capture

How to Safely Capture a Scorpion

Scorpions can be captured by placing a quart-sized glass jar over the scorpion and sliding a sheet of heavy construction paper under the jar, thus trapping the scorpion. With the sheet of paper securely over the mouth of the jar, invert the jar and the scorpion will fall to the bottom of the jar. Screw a secure lid over the mouth of the jar. Scorpions can also be picked up safely with forceps that are 10 to 12 inches in length, or with other long mechanical devices made for picking up small objects, and placed in a glass jar secured with a screwtype lid. Glue boards measuring 8 x 5-1/4 inches may also be useful in trapping scorpions.