Scorpions and waterfront lots in Canta Mia (Phoenix, Surprise: scorpion, new construction)

[UWMPanthers]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

Kind of contradictory, dont you think...

I don't think my comment is contradictory at all. Perhaps elaboration is needed to clarify my point to the original poster.

I did not say scorpions or other crawlers would never be seen. They may be seen, especially without preventative treatment. They may even be seen with treatment. They will likely be seen somewhere if you go looking for them at night with a blacklight.

My point is, the existence of such critters should not cause concern for someone considering moving to the area. The potential to get bit is extremely small. Even if bit, the potential for death or serious injury is miniscule. My understanding is the last reported human death caused by a scorpion dates back to the 60's.

There is greater risk to pets. However, that also is extremely small. There are a lot of pet owners at CantaMia, including many who have waterfront houses, and there are no reported issues that I am aware of.

I assume the original poster is going through the same process my wife and I did when we decided to move from the upper Midwest to a 55+ community in the Phoenix area. Before we moved to CantaMia in January, we were somewhat concerned about scorpions and other critters. Retrospectively, this is a non-issue, knowing what we now know after living here for four months.

Every community the original poster may be considering, and every lot within each community, will have pros and cons. From my own experience, I would not put the scorpion/critter issue on the con list. I think the original poster would be mistaken if a concern about scorpions and other critters would be the determining factor regarding the purchase of a waterfront house at CantaMia.

[BIG CATS]

Originally Posted by stevek64

Does it count I took a friend from another part of the country to a wash near us and we looked for scorpions at night with a black light? My friend enjoyed it until a coyote or 2 very close to us in the dark let out a loud yelp/howl. Let's say it got our attention. And my friend shot me a look of fear that was priceless. My wife also suggested we go back to the house. Quickly.

Points have been awarded to you, sir!

I blacklight all the time. I think its almost as peaceful for me as fishing is.

[BIG CATS]

Originally Posted by UWMPanthers

The potential to get bit is extremely small.

The potential to get bit isnt extremely small, its less than that. There's a 0% possibility of getting bit!

[stevek64]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

Points have been awarded to you, sir!

I blacklight all the time. I think its almost as peaceful for me as fishing is.

I'm honored!

They are amazing lifeforms. Amazing how resilient they are. It is neat to see them in the blacklight. If I find them on our property, I just place them in a bucket and bring them to the wash.

[BIG CATS]

Originally Posted by stevek64

I'm honored!

They are amazing lifeforms. Amazing how resilient they are. It is neat to see them in the blacklight. If I find them on our property, I just place them in a bucket and bring them to the wash.

Thats awesome of you. Most people squash them out of ignorance. They play a HUGE role in the Sonoran Desert's fragile ecosystem. Taking them out of the equation only means more cockroaches, etc.

Just be sure (when youre blacklighting) to take a regular flashlight with you to scan the area first. Rattlesnakes dont glow. I see people out in the desert blacklighting and Ive had to stop them and advise they dont go trapsing around the bush w/o first knowing what else is lurking in there. You can see the "oh yeah, good idea" text bubble around their heads some time.

[stevek64]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

Thats awesome of you. Most people squash them out of ignorance. They play a HUGE role in the Sonoran Desert's fragile ecosystem. Taking them out of the equation only means more cockroaches, etc.

Just be sure (when youre blacklighting) to take a regular flashlight with you to scan the area first. Rattlesnakes dont glow. I see people out in the desert blacklighting and Ive had to stop them and advise they dont go trapsing around the bush w/o first knowing what else is lurking in there. You can see the "oh yeah, good idea" text bubble around their heads some time.

Yes, I feel the same way about scorpions or any life form for that matter. They all have their purpose and place in our ecosystem and I have great respect for that. We had to have one small rattle snake removed from our property and our fire department comes over and removes them for free. I made sure that they release them back into the wild and they told me they do so that's a good thing.

ah, wise words/great advice on the snakes/the flash light. I started doing that soon after we moved out here. I'm not worried about getting bit by a scorpion but a rattlesnake? I have great respect for them/want to avoid that bite.

When I take my friends in the wash at night to see the scorpions, I certainly have that flashlight on before we take a step forward. It's amazing how even in the day a rattlesnake blends so well with the ground. Even in our backyard at night if I have to throw away garbage, I have the flashlight on when walking to that barrel.

[Heath V]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

Kind of contradictory, dont you think?

If you've seen two, I guarantee there are more, especially if they're bark scorpions. Im willing to bet dozens have seen you, but you haven't seen them.

My goodness, that's the creepiest thing I've read in quite some time.

[stevek64]

Originally Posted by Heath V

My goodness, that's the creepiest thing I've read in quite some time.

eh, something that causes pain at the level of a bee string for most if one gets bit?

I think other things most of us do everyday should be creeping us out far more like getting in our several ton metal devices with wheels that go fast with people coming at us in the other lane a few feet away at a fast rate of speed where many are tired, distracted, or wasted on substances and can cross over and put us in the hospital or worse in a split second.

Interesting what us humans get creeped out over/how we judge risk. Human activity/human vs human is where the real risk is, not animals....they're the least of our worries in the big picture.

[BIG CATS]

Originally Posted by Heath V

My goodness, that's the creepiest thing I've read in quite some time.

There's nothing to worry about, really. I was just making a point that there are tons that you dont see. Unless you walk around at night and peek in every single crevice, you're not going to know just how many there are. The good thing is that they keep out cockroaches... the pests you REALLY dont want around.

[Katera]

Question: When they spray for them does it kill them directly? Do they lay bait? How does the spraying work to keep them out? Thx.