This eye-level close-up photograph features a light brown to golden-tan scorpion, showcased against a slightly blurred, grey paved or stone surface. The scorpion is alert, with its segmented tail curved prominently over its body, the dark, sharp stinger (telson) poised. Its pincers (pedipalps) are extended, and its legs are visible, conveying a sense of readiness. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus sharply on the arachnid, emphasizing its detailed exoskeleton and highlighting its presence in an outdoor setting.
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