Scorpions in Phoenix, Arizona

You might not want to hear it, but we have scorpions here in the Greater Phoenix area. Lots of them. Do we let it ruin our lives? No, just like people who live where there are wasps or jellyfish or snakes or other nasty critters.
This is your introduction to Arizona scorpions.

Let's keep it unemotional for a minute. Here is some general information about scorpions.
Learn about scorpions.

This little guide will help you to identify the scorpion that you are looking at. Hopefully you were able take a picture of it without getting stung!
How to figure out what kind of scorpion you found.

Scorpions don't bite, but scorpions sometimes sting. Unfortunately we have many types of scorpions in Arizona. If you remain calm, it is not difficult to treat a scorpion sting. Even if you are stung by the Arizona bark scorpion -- the most dangerous and venomous of the Arizona scorpions -- it is not likely to be fatal or even to have long-lasting effects.
What to do if you are stung by a scorpion.

Here are some common sense tips that will help control scorpion populations on your property.
Reduce the number of scorpions at your house.

All these scorpions photos were taken in Arizona.
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This map was created as an educational project, and might give you some insights into the parts of metro Phoenix that typically see more scorpions than others.
Greater Phoenix Scorpion Map