Scientific Name: Mastigoproctus giganteus
Found In: humid, moist areas in the southern and southwestern United States and Mexico
Size: 4 – 6 inches
Diet: Carnivore: insects, millipedes, scorpions and terrestrial isopods
Threat Level: Not assessed
Facts: As a defense mechanism, vinegaroons can spray a vinegar-like substance from a gland at the end of their body by the base of the tail.
![Vinegaroon - Whip Scorpion](https://i0.wp.com/virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1172930879.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&ssl=1)