There are many creatures in the world — some of them are cute and cuddly and others are venomous and dangerous. There are animals in this world that can maul you to death because they are ferocious and big creatures. Likewise, you’ll find creatures in the animal kingdom that are very small, but their sting or bite will kill you in an instant. Scorpions are such animals. They are arachnids that are feared. They have pincers and a tail that has a stinger on it. When scorpions sting you, they can hurt you horribly or even kill you . But where are scorpions found in the US? Luckily, scorpions do not live in every state. Let’s take a look at where in the United States you should beware of scorpions because these 29 states have them.
Washington Scorpions usually live about 5 years in the wild.
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Scorpions live in Washington in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Montana The habitat that scorpions usually live in is in deserts or dry grassland.
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Scorpions live in Montana in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
North Dakota There are 30 to 40 species of scorpions that are deadly to humans.
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Scorpions live in North Dakota in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Idaho Scorpions have been around for millions of years.
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Scorpions live in Idaho in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Wyoming Unlike popular belief, scorpions are arachnids, not insects.
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Scorpions live in Wyoming in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Illinois Scorpions’ courtship ritual is known as a
promenade a deux , where they dance before mating.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Illinois.
Oregon Scorpions glow in ultraviolet light.
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Scorpions live in Oregon in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Nevada There are over 2,500 species of scorpions.
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The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in the state.
Nebraska Some scorpion venom can serve for good and save lives.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Nebraska.
Missouri Scorpions hunt for food at nighttime.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Missouri.
Kentucky When scorpions give birth, their young are alive (unlike other arachnids).
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Scorpions live in Kentucky in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Colorado There are around 40 species of scorpions found in the United States.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Colorado.
California Scorpions live on every continent except for Antarctica.
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The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only known venomous scorpion in the state.
Arizona More than 45 species of scorpions are found in Arizona alone.
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Even though there are 45 species of scorpions in Arizona , there are two venomous ones: the Arizona bark scorpion and the stripebarked scorpion.
New Mexico Scorpions are a significant animal in many cultures.
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There are two venomous scorpions living in the state — the Arizona bark scorpion and the striped bark scorpion.
Virginia Although they can eat almost anything, scorpions mainly eat insects, spiders, and earthworms.
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Scorpions live in Virginia in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Utah Mexico has the most species of scorpions in the world.
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The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only known venomous scorpion in the state, but the state has several other species.
North Carolina If there isn’t a lot of food, mother scorpions may eat their own babies.
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There are many scorpions in North Carolina, but no known venomous ones in the state.
Kansas Scorpions are eaten in several cultures including West Africa, East Asia, and Myanmar.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Kansas, but the state has several other species.
South Carolina Scorpions have eight legs.
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There are many scorpions in South Carolina, but no known venomous ones in the state.
Tennessee Brood sizes can range from three to a whopping 100.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Tennessee, but the state has several other species.
Arkansas Scorpions are popular as pets, too.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Arkansas, but the state has several other species.
Louisiana Scorpions are part of the
Scorpiones order.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Louisiana, but the state has several other species.
Oklahoma A constellation and a zodiac sign were named after the scorpion.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Oklahoma, but the state has several other species.
Mississippi When in captivity, scorpions can live up to 25 years.
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The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Mississippi, but the state has several other species.
Georgia The deathstalker is the most venomous scorpion in the world.
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Scorpions live in Georgia in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Alabama The gestational period of scorpions varies from 2 to 18 months, depending on the species.
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Scorpions live in Alabama in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Texas The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Texas.
Florida The Arizona bark scorpion is the most lethal in the United States.
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Scorpions live in Florida in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
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