I’m getting introduced to more and more things that are typical for Texas; Today I had a up close encounter with a scorpion.

I check my shoes before I put m on, but this morning, at the B&B I put on socks I had put on the evening before after a much needed shower, and had put in my shoes overnight.
Scorpions must have a foot fetish as this one crawled into my sock. As I put the sock on I felt a sting, much like a wasp sting. Luckily scorpions aren’t lethal here, but it isn’t a nice feeling. The lesson here is; check everything you put on unless it comes from a closed environment like a suitcase or sealing cupboard.

These scorpions are small; about 2 inches and tend to crawl where it’s dry and warm. Personally I would not choose a worn sock, but I’m no scorpion.