The scorpion is a scuttly jerk.

[superblooper]

And I really really hate that it won't spawn already so I can catch it and feed it to Blathers. It's 2am and I hate scorpions, any tips?

 

[DarkOnyx]

Hmm not sure.They are pretty rare.But make sure not to have your net out until you see one.They will attack you if you do,same with the tarantulas.

 

[g u a v a]

;n; I'm on the same boat! I just try walking really slowly and saving + continuing frequently.

 

[DarkOnyx]

Ohand if you see one near the cliff,be careful.Sometimes they will jump,and usually by the time you get down there they are gone.Happened to me...._-_

 

[Ras]

My biggest problem is running before I know they're there, so they are moving fast already. If you're lucky and catch them inactive, you can ready your net and sneak up on them.

 

[MayorSaki]

Just walk around the town, save or go to buildings at times. Grab the net fast when you see one and approach it slowly. I got bit at least 20 times before catching it, so be careful xD

 

[superblooper]

I wish I was even seeing them. They are just...non-existent in PeachTea. Hurry up and come out!

 

[Ras]

That's how my town was with petaltails. Hang in there. They'll turn up.

 

[Gummysaur]

I searched for HOURS at 11pm and never found one.

Then one day I got on at 7pm and just moved a few steps and it was right there in front of me.

tbh it's impossible to find it by looking, you HAVE to not be looking for it. xD

 

[DarkOnyx]

One time I just got out of my house holding a net and a scorpian bit me....xD

 

[nard]

Like everyone here is saying, you just gotta wait. I got a tarantula the other day! Just walk along doing whatever and I gurantee you will get one. You just really can't look for them.

 

[Crystiesc]

It's a pain, but chop all trees. Every single one. You can replant as you go.

That gives you 3 days of better chances, or nights. The game will be forced to spawn only ground and air bugs. It still takes time, but you do see one a night. Or at least, I did.

And the just slowly sneak up, pressing a, like you would with rare beetles. Sloooooooow. When he sees you and starts to shake his tail, freeze! He will stop eventually, and you can start sneaking again. The scorpion is pretty easy to catch that way.

The tarantula doesn't let you be slow and get a good aim. It jumps at you. Tarantulas are one of 2 bugs I still need.

 

[Paperboy012305]

I seem to be the reversed version of you, because I have found many Scorpions but not even ONE Tarantula! I seriously must be a Scorpion magnet, yet not a Tarantula magnet. I did spot one, just one. But it plopped into the river before I could even get a chance to catch it! I hope I catch one before the end of August.

 

[The Pennifer]

If you see one, arm net and immediately go into stealth mode ... advance no more than two steps at a time in its direction until close enough, and then WHAP!! I have caught two recently with this method ... it helps if they are pinned against an unmovable object (my last prey was up against the bench wall around my large tree! no where to go ... HA! (evil laugh)

 

[Vizionari]

Hmm, funny you mention it, because last night I was playing, and I had my net out while I was running. I had no intention of catching any bugs, and suddenly I am running crazy around town while a tarantula chases me. Somehow I managed to outrun it, and it fell into the pond by my dirt path -.-

 

[stitchmaker]

They like to hide in flowers. They'll quickly show themselves and than blend in with the red flowers.
I found 2 this way. I did get lucky with one on a pathway. It just moved and than sat still. Did the stalk and when it tried to attack me I froze. Did it three times and caught it.

I've had one spawn and walk three steps into a stump. It disappeared.
Another time it was in the flowers and took a chance. Wasn't lucky.
Most were caught when I went about my daily routine. I've seen them just after 7pm. I think you have to be playing for almost an hour. So if you start up the game at 7pm you'll have to wait awhile for one to spawn.
I just fished or caught bugs for my badges while I waited. Did tasks for the villagers. All three towns have both bugs.

 

[Bowie]

I already got my scorpion. It was tough, and I failed a couple of times before, but, I eventually succeeded.

 

[Locket]

The Scorpion was my first bug. XD I still need that Tarantula though. :L

 

[Chocoroko]

Scorpions and tarantulas are both the bane of my AC existence. Last year I tried to get both, but I failed utterly. But this year was totally different. I was ready for them. And I got them, with so much relief. My heart was beating as fast as I could imagine. Now my bug encyclopedia is complete. Thank. Gosh.

 

[CozyKitsune]

When every I see a scorpion I always eather scare it away or get bit