If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably met a scorpion or two. If you’re like most people, your reaction to this cringe-worthy creature falls somewhere between startled unease and full-blown hysteria. Thirty-six scorpion species live in Arizona, and all of them can sting, but only one poses any real medical threat. The bark scorpion is […]

Stay Safe from the Lethal Sting of a Bark Scorpion While it typically goes unnoticed, one of the earth’s most deadly and nightmarish predators is prowling along the desert floor. Even as you are reading this, the bark scorpion could be lurking outside your house with a venomous sting so powerful it could leave you frothing at […]

Approximately 56 different species of scorpions call Arizona home. It’s said that knowledge can help overcome fear, but that’s not necessarily true when it comes to Arizona scorpions. Their stingers alone are enough to make these arachnids frightful, but the more you learn, the scarier they can get. Here are four frightening facts about Arizona […]

When it comes to pest-related panic attacks, Arizona scorpions are probably one of the state’s top causes. Knowing how to recognize the most threatening species won’t make scorpions seem any less creepy, but it could help you avoid the health consequences associated with a dangerous sting. Although more than 50 species call Arizona home, here […]