In the interest of science (or possibly just grossing out any readers still following) this specimen
was carefully boxed and placed in the freezer while still alive in order to ensure a clear photo of a genuine scorpion from our very own house. This one was ambushed while trying to escape out of the office window. Its cousin/flat-mate was observed emerging from underneath the nappy-changing mat on our bed and swiftly rendered less than photogenic on the end of Martin’s boot. We’re hoping that the message has got back to any other friends or relatives that might still be lurking in the shadows.