Stowaway: Scorpion in Suitcase Surprised Holidaymaker from Croatia

Lucky in misfortune: The animal was discovered unharmed, brought to the animal shelter in Vösendorf by Tierschutz Austria, and finally released back into its original habitat by a staff member.

"It can quickly happen that a stowaway gets into the luggage. In most cases, these are completely harmless animals that simply hide - like frogs, lizards, or even insects in the salad," emphasizes Stephan Scheidl, animal shelter manager at Tierschutz Austria. "But especially exotic animals need special care and can pose health risks if handled incorrectly - for both humans and animals. Therefore, it is important to be prepared and act responsibly."

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While such animal travel companions are relatively rare, Tierschutz Austria warns of a much bigger problem: the deliberate, illegal import of exotic animals. "Some animals, such as tortoises, are unfortunately often taken intentionally - this is not only cruel but also illegal," Scheidl concludes. In any case, the animal emergency call from Tierschutz Austria is available around the clock at +43 1 699 24 80.

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