Scorpions

Scorpions are found throughout Thailand. While they enjoy a fearsome reputation in the movies, most varieties are relatively harmless to humans, including those in Thailand. Scorpion stings are usually no more painful than a nasty bee sting, very painful but generally harmless.

If you are stung, the affected area should be treated immediately, to prevent infection and reduce swelling. In rare cases, an allergic reaction may occur.

They are mostly nocturnal creatures, so you are unlikely to see them in daylight, although lifting rocks may reveal their hiding place. Obviously, they are easily recognizable and appear brown or black. If you want to specifically look for Scorpions, it is best done at night with a UV light, as their bodies fluoresce and are much easier to spot.