Scorpions in Alabama

Scorpions living in Alabama

1species, plus 1 with rare records

Southern devil scorpion. Photo: Marshal Hedin from San Diego, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How to recognize them

Southern devil scorpionPainful, rarely serious118 records, 21 counties

Southern devil scorpion Vaejovis carolinianus

Small dark brown scorpion
Stout pincers
Hides under logs and rocks in woods

We list the scorpions people ask about most. The Southwest has more small species that we do not cover yet. In the US only the Arizona bark scorpion has a sting considered medically significant.

Counties with records

None recorded
1 species
2
3 to 4
5 or more

Scorpions with open GBIF records, by county: 21 counties so far. Blank does not mean absent.

Active months

Open records of scorpions in Alabama by month; most fall in March to May, July to August.

Rare records

Rare records Hentz striped scorpion 2 open records

Questions

How many scorpions are in Alabama?

1 species live in the state: Southern devil scorpion.

Which scorpions in Alabama are dangerous?

None of them is considered medically significant for most people. Stings and bites hurt, and allergic reactions are possible.

When are scorpions most active in Alabama?

Most open records fall in March to May, July to August.