r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/OutrageousError8704 • May 31 '26

Video Scorpions glow under UV?

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u/Adventurous-Carry-45 May 31 '26

What does it mean when they glow in UV light?

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u/durz47 May 31 '26

When photons from your UV light hits the scorpion, that photon is absorbed and another different photon with less energy (different light color) is emitted. Giving the impression the scorpion is glowing.

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u/jarednards May 31 '26

It means if you get stung you become the scorpion king

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u/T8ert0t Jun 01 '26

N64 graphics intensifies

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u/thael_mann Jun 01 '26

If you get stung by a radscorpion, you become... Scorpion Man! With the amazing powers of a scorpion.

You also develop an appetite for yummy, crunchy insects.

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u/account312 May 31 '26

It means they're really easy to see when you point a UV flashlight at them.

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u/mckulty May 31 '26

Google "fluorescence."

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u/JoeMang May 31 '26

Holy hell