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 live in Washington in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Montana
Scorpions live in Montana in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
North Dakota
Scorpions live in North Dakota in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Idaho
Scorpions live in Idaho in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Wyoming
Scorpions live in Wyoming in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Illinois
The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Illinois.
Oregon
Scorpions live in Oregon in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Nevada
The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in the state.
Nebraska
The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Nebraska.
Missouri
The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Missouri.
Kentucky
Scorpions live in Kentucky in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Colorado
The striped bark scorpion is the only venomous scorpion living in Colorado.
California
The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only known venomous scorpion in the state.
Arizona
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
There are two venomous scorpions living in the state — the Arizona bark scorpion and the striped bark scorpion.
Virginia
Scorpions live in Virginia in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Utah
The Arizona Bark scorpion is the only known venomous scorpion in the state, but the state has several other species.
North Carolina
There are many scorpions in North Carolina, but no known venomous ones in the state.
Kansas
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Kansas, but the state has several other species.
South Carolina
There are many scorpions in South Carolina, but no known venomous ones in the state.
Tennessee
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Tennessee, but the state has several other species.
Arkansas
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Arkansas, but the state has several other species.
Louisiana
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Louisiana, but the state has several other species.
Oklahoma
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Oklahoma, but the state has several other species.
Mississippi
The striped bark scorpion is the only known venomous species of scorpion living in Mississippi, but the state has several other species.
Georgia
Scorpions live in Georgia in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
Alabama
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
Scorpions live in Florida in certain areas, but no known venomous ones exist in the state.
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