The Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus, once included in Centruroides exilicauda) is a small light brown scorpion common to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United …

Feb 1, 2017 · While they are well adapted for the desert and can be found in all parts of the Grand Canyon, bark scorpions prefer riparian (streamside) habitats. Because they are nocturnal, and …

May 18, 2024 · Here is everything you need to know about the Arizona bark scorpion, including how many people have died from being stung.

Sep 6, 2025 · Arizona Poison Control gets about 20,000 calls a year about scorpion stings, which tells you how often locals and visitors cross paths with them. The one you really don't want to …

Jun 5, 2025 · The Arizona Bark Scorpion is one of the most venomous and fascinating creatures in the American Southwest. Despite its small size, its sting packs a serious punch. Found in …

May 27, 2024 · Arizona bark scorpions are the only potentially deadly scorpion in the United States. They have a painful and highly venomous sting that is particularly dangerous to young …

Bark scorpions will glow a green color (fluoresce) under ultraviolet light. This is the only species of scorpion in Arizona that is truly considered as life threatening.

Basic facts about Arizona bark scorpion: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Learn about common Arizona scorpions and what to do when you encounter them at home or in nature.

Sep 9, 2025 · The Arizona Bark Scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America, responsible for the majority of serious scorpion stings in the southwestern United States and …