Arizona Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus)
Arizona Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus)
Found in the southwestern United States as well as Mexico, the Arizona Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) is considered to be the most venomous scorpion in North America and can be life threatening depending on the individual who has been stung. It prefers habitats such as rock crevices and areas under tree bark in order to stay cool in the desert, leaving its shelter to hunt for food at night. Characteristics that are unique to the Arizona Bark Scorpion include its ability to climb walls and trees and its tendency to group together in the winter rather than remain solitary.
The Arizona Bark Scorpion has an overall length between 2.56”-3.15” (6.5-8 cm) and weight of 2 oz (57 g). Arizona Bark Scorpions have a body length of 1.14”-1.46” (2.9-3.7 cm), body width of .39”-.51” (1-1.3 cm), and body height of .16”-.22” (.4-.55 cm). The typical lifespan of the Arizona Bark Scorpion is between 5-7 years.
Found in the southwestern United States as well as Mexico, the Arizona Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) is considered to be the most venomous scorpion in North America and can be life threatening depending on the individual who has been stung. It prefers habitats such as rock crevices and areas under tree bark in order to stay cool in the desert, leaving its shelter to hunt for food at night. Characteristics that are unique to the Arizona Bark Scorpion include its ability to climb walls and trees and its tendency to group together in the winter rather than remain solitary.
The Arizona Bark Scorpion has an overall length between 2.56”-3.15” (6.5-8 cm) and weight of 2 oz (57 g). Arizona Bark Scorpions have a body length of 1.14”-1.46” (2.9-3.7 cm), body width of .39”-.51” (1-1.3 cm), and body height of .16”-.22” (.4-.55 cm). The typical lifespan of the Arizona Bark Scorpion is between 5-7 years.