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In stark contrast, if our time traveler were to venture into ancient Scotland during the Carboniferous period, they may come across the Pulmonoscorpius, a gargantuan scorpion reaching lengths of 28 inches. Known for their impressive predatory skills and large eyes, these scorpions likely hunted other arthropods.
While only a fraction of scorpion species today pose any threat to humans, encountering such a monster in the wild would be enough to elevate anyone's fight-or-flight response. Fossils reveal that these formidable creatures might have relied on vision and advanced hunting techniques, making them fearsome predators during their era.