If you put a drop of liquor on a scorpion...?

Question

I read that If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. Can anyone confirm or deny this from personal experience?

Answer 1

It's not true.

However, the alcohol is likely to get into the scorpion's respiratory system (they can't really hold their breath), and the evaporation and toxicity of the alcohol is likely to make the scorpion convulse, and probably die - which may be the source of the legend.