People can’t decide this viral video of scorpion under black light is creepy or fascinating
“I was not prepared for this on my feed. I need a warning,” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to the video.
Have you seen the videos which are fascinating to watch yet may leave you with a creepy feeling? This video involving a scorpion and its babies perfect fits that description.
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Shared on The Reptile Zoo’s Instagram page, the video makes for an incredible watch. It shows the arachnids under black light. What is fascinating to watch is how the exoskeleton of the mom scorpion glows under the black light. However, the same is not the case for the babies and the caption shared along with the video explains why.
“Scorpions exoskeletons glow under black light, but the babies on her back still haven’t developed theirs yet so they don’t glow,” reads the caption.
Take a look at the video:
Since being shared more than 14 hours ago, the video has gathered nearly 18,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. It has also gathered tons of reactions. There were many who wrote that the video is fascination, while some argued it’s creepy. A few commented its both,
“I was not prepared for this on my feed. I need a warning,” wrote an Instagram user. “This creeps me out yet fascinates me at the same time,” shared another. “I can't quite explain it, but I think that's adorable,” commented a third.
What are your thoughts on the video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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