# Arizona Bark Scorpion (*Centruroides sculpturatus*) The Arizona Bark Scorpion is small but mighty! They can climb walls and are often found in homes, so it's good to be careful around them. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Deserts and arid areas - **Also known as:** Bark Scorpion ![Arizona Bark Scorpion](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424701/objects/5579.jpg) ## Appearance The Arizona Bark Scorpion is a small, slender scorpion, typically yellowish-tan to light brown in color. It often has two faint, darker stripes running down its back. Its distinguishing features include a noticeably thin tail and delicate pincers. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Arachnida - **Order:** Scorpiones - **Family:** Buthidae - **Genus:** Centruroides ## Interesting facts - Baby scorpions ride on their mother's back after hatching! - If they lose a claw, they can grow a new one back! - Their venom can be used to make powerful pain medicines! - They can survive underwater for up to two days! ## Special abilities - **Sting Power:** Arizona Bark Scorpion can deliver a highly potent neurotoxic venom that helps them quickly subdue prey and deter predators. - **Grip Master:** Arizona Bark Scorpion has specialized claws and body shape that helps them climb rough surfaces, trees, and even walls with ease. - **Night Glow:** Arizona Bark Scorpion has compounds in its exoskeleton that cause it to glow a bright blue-green under ultraviolet light. ## Measurements & details - **Size:** 25-70 mm - **Lifespan:** 1825-2555 days - **Leg Count:** 8 ## Diet & Feeding Tiny hunters, these scorpions mostly eat other small invertebrates they can ambush! - **Primary Foods:** crickets, cockroaches, spiders, small beetles, centipedes - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Grasshopper Mouse (*Onychomys torridus*) — immune mouse eats dangerous scorpions. - **Eaten by:** [Western Banded Gecko](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-banded-gecko) (*Coleonyx variegatus*) — small gecko preys on scorpions. - **Hunts:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus assimilis*) — ambushes and stings crickets for food. - **Eaten by:** [Great Horned Owl](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-horned-owl) (*Bubo virginianus*) — night owl preys on many desert animals. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Desert](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/desert): Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Venomous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/venomous): Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects-and-bugs) ## Safety **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Arizona Bark Scorpion? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How big is Arizona Bark Scorpion? 25-70 mm ### How long does Arizona Bark Scorpion live? 1825-2555 days ### What does Arizona Bark Scorpion eat? Tiny hunters, these scorpions mostly eat other small invertebrates they can ambush! ### Where is Arizona Bark Scorpion usually found? Deserts and arid areas ### How does Arizona Bark Scorpion hunt? Ambush ### How many legs does Arizona Bark Scorpion have? 8 ## Where to spot - [Sabino Canyon](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sabino-canyon) — Arizona, US · Natural Landmark - [Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/southern-nevada-zoological-botanical-park) — Nevada, US · Zoo - [Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/las-vegas-high-school-neighborhood-historic-district) — Nevada, US · Historic District - [Phoenix Union High School](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/phoenix-union-high-school) — Arizona, US · Campus - [Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/southern-nevada-zoological-botanical-park-nevada) — Nevada, US · Zoo - [Springs Preserve](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/springs-preserve) — Nevada, US · Nature Reserve [View all places to see Arizona Bark Scorpion](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/arizona-bark-scorpion) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Arizona Bark Scorpion: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/arizona-bark-scorpion)