Did you know that there are over 1, 700 different species of scorpions in the world? This, naturally, tells us that not all scorpions are alike. The range from very tiny (9mm) to nightmarishly large (20cm)! Their body types are dependent on the types of environment they live in. Here are a few different examples of scorpions. Notice how some are fatter than others, or have thinner claws, or larger stingers.