Realistic Scorpion Tattoo

Scorpion tribal tattoos have long been a popular tattoo symbol in many different cultures.

Scorpion tattoos are meant to protect the bearer of the tattoo and ward off both the sting of the scorpion and often times, evil spirits.

In various scorpion tattoos, the scorpions sting is represented in different ways. Some tattoos for example, incorporate a small exploding bomb at the end of the scorpion’s tail. Others focus on depicting the needle-sharpness of the scorpion’s stinger.

Tribal Scorpion Tattoo

Like a curled fist, the coiled scorpion image seems to represent that its wearer is a fighter.

The arms, shoulders and the back are the most popular spots for a large scorpion tattoo.

Besides realistic scorpion tattoos, the scorpion was a popular symbol used in the tribal tattoo art of many different cultures.

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