11 April 2017 03:11 pm
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