Bark Scorpion

bark_scorpion_sm.jpg: Bark scorpion
Range: Southwestern United States, northwestern Mexico
Habitat: Various habitats; found under rocks, logs, and tree bark
Conservation Status: Not listed by IUCN
Scientific Name: Centruroides exilicauda

Be careful where you leave your boots! This little scorpion has been known to crawl into boots and other out-of-the-way places to seek a damp, cool hideaway. And it has a painful sting.