Scorpion colony found in Gampaha

In a rare occurrence, a colony of about 2,000 scorpions was found in an anthill near a house in Kotagedara, Gampaha by wildlife officials.

Residents said about 2,000 scorpions had stormed into the road when a lorry had accidently smoked out the anthill.

Wildlife official who arrived at the location had captured about 250 scorpions and said the species would be released to a sanctuary. 

Video by GS