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.
Stowaway: Scorpion in Suitcase Surprised Holidaymaker from Croatia
5-08-2025, 12:50
Recently, an unusual guest caused a stir at Tierschutz Austria: A small scorpion had unknowingly nestled in the luggage of a vacationer from Croatia - and eventually ended up in Austria.
"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."
5 Tips from Tierschutz Austria - to ensure the return from vacation is not an unpleasant surprise:
- Gepäck kontrollieren : Vor dem Packen sollte das Gepäck gründlich überprüft werden - auch Schuhe und Taschen.
- Vorsicht walten lassen : Das Tier sollte nicht mit bloßen Händen berührt werden. Manche Arten sind giftig oder beißen aus Angst.
- Fachleute kontaktieren : Im Zweifel sollte man sich rasch an eine Tierschutzorganisation oder ein nahegelegenes Tierheim wenden.
- Wärme sichern : Tiere aus wärmeren Regionen benötigen entsprechende Temperaturen. Unterkühlung kann schnell lebensbedrohlich werden.
- Sichere Unterbringung : Marmeladengläser mit einem luftdurchlässigen Stoffdeckel eignen sich gut als Übergangslösung für kleine Tiere.
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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