They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping claws and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger. 

If stung the sting area may blister and a strong ache, similar to a wasp sting, is experienced lasting for a few hours. 

The most common area to find scorpions is under the house or in the leaf litter in your garden