Scorpions have inhabited the earth for millions of years. Currently there are approximately 1,400 recognized species according to a University of Arizona Study[i] only 15 species are currently kept in captivity[ii].
Tales and folklore abound throughout the world of amphibians and the evils they are capable of, but is within the history of Toads and Frogs that we will journey upon a long and convoluted trail of misconceptions, myths, and misnomers in which the Toad has seemingly come away with the most notorious reputation.
About this time, I am thinking that we should be encountering the Desert Banded Gecko C.v.variegatus that we had originally come out for. My family and I were about to leave the desert for the night and head back home for some rest, happy, but still disappointed we had not seen our target species. It was at this time that I noticed a vehicle following us. Now in case anyone is unaware, it is illegal to collect anything in most state parks. My family and I are aware of this and do not collect, but simply go and photograph those species that we are searching for.
