{"id":55948,"date":"2022-04-16T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:49:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:49:00","slug":"where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are scorpions found in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_are_scorpions_found_in_Florida\" title=\"Where are scorpions found in Florida?\">Where are scorpions found in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Are_there_a_lot_of_scorpions_in_Florida\" title=\"Are there a lot of scorpions in Florida?\">Are there a lot of scorpions in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Does_Florida_have_poisonous_scorpions\" title=\"Does Florida have poisonous scorpions?\">Does Florida have poisonous scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Are_there_scorpions_in_Tampa_Florida\" title=\"Are there scorpions in Tampa Florida?\">Are there scorpions in Tampa Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#How_common_are_scorpions_in_Florida\" title=\"How common are scorpions in Florida?\">How common are scorpions in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_is_the_most_common_place_to_find_scorpions\" title=\"Where is the most common place to find scorpions?\">Where is the most common place to find scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Are_there_scorpions_on_the_beach\" title=\"Are there scorpions on the beach?\">Are there scorpions on the beach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_parts_of_Florida_have_scorpions\" title=\"What parts of Florida have scorpions?\">What parts of Florida have scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Can_you_find_scorpions_in_Florida\" title=\"Can you find scorpions in Florida?\">Can you find scorpions in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Which_state_has_the_most_scorpions\" title=\"Which state has the most scorpions?\">Which state has the most scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_scorpions_are_poisonous_in_Florida\" title=\"What scorpions are poisonous in Florida?\">What scorpions are poisonous in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_type_of_scorpions_live_in_Florida\" title=\"What type of scorpions live in Florida?\">What type of scorpions live in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_state_has_the_most_dangerous_scorpions\" title=\"What state has the most dangerous scorpions?\">What state has the most dangerous scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_do_scorpions_live_in_Florida\" title=\"Where do scorpions live in Florida?\">Where do scorpions live in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#How_poisonous_are_Florida_scorpions\" title=\"How poisonous are Florida scorpions?\">How poisonous are Florida scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Are_scorpions_in_Florida_poisonous\" title=\"Are scorpions in Florida poisonous?\">Are scorpions in Florida poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Is_it_common_to_have_scorpions_in_your_house\" title=\"Is it common to have scorpions in your house?\">Is it common to have scorpions in your house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#How_many_scorpions_are_in_Florida\" title=\"How many scorpions are in Florida?\">How many scorpions are in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_are_you_most_likely_to_find_scorpions\" title=\"Where are you most likely to find scorpions?\">Where are you most likely to find scorpions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Do_scorpions_get_in_your_bed\" title=\"Do scorpions get in your bed?\">Do scorpions get in your bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_do_scorpions_hate\" title=\"What do scorpions hate?\">What do scorpions hate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_do_scorpions_like_to_hide\" title=\"Where do scorpions like to hide?\">Where do scorpions like to hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Where_are_scorpions_most_likely_to_be_found\" title=\"Where are scorpions most likely to be found?\">Where are scorpions most likely to be found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#Can_sea_scorpions_sting\" title=\"Can sea scorpions sting?\">Can sea scorpions sting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-are-scorpions-found-in-florida\/#What_does_a_sea_scorpion_look_like\" title=\"What does a sea scorpion look like?\">What does a sea scorpion look like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_scorpions_found_in_Florida\"><\/span>Where are scorpions found in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These scorpions are the least common type that can be found in Florida and are generally only seen around <b>Miami-Dade, Collier, and Monroe counties in Florida. These scorpions seek available shelter under stones, under bark, or in vegetation. When Guiana scorpions sting humans, the effects last from one to five hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_a_lot_of_scorpions_in_Florida\"><\/span>Are there a lot of scorpions in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although there are over a thousand species of scorpion worldwide, <b>only a few live in Florida. You aren&#8217;t very likely to see a scorpion inside your house. Scorpions are a nocturnal animal, feeding at night and hiding during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Florida_have_poisonous_scorpions\"><\/span>Does Florida have poisonous scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lobster-shaped brown or black body with a stinger on tail. Florida scorpions are <b>NOT venomous. Pain, mild swelling. Allergic reaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_scorpions_in_Tampa_Florida\"><\/span>Are there scorpions in Tampa Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TAMPA,Fla. (WFLA)  There&#8217;s no shortage of creepy critters invading our homes this time of year. But when Tampa apartment dweller Christina Tyler recently discovered one armed with two claws and a stinger, that sent her flying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_are_scorpions_in_Florida\"><\/span>How common are scorpions in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although there are over a thousand species of scorpion worldwide, <b>only a few live in Florida. You aren&#8217;t very likely to see a scorpion inside your house. Scorpions are a nocturnal animal, feeding at night and hiding during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_most_common_place_to_find_scorpions\"><\/span>Where is the most common place to find scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lobster-shaped brown or black body with a stinger on tail. Florida scorpions are <b>NOT venomous. Pain, mild swelling. Allergic reaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_scorpions_on_the_beach\"><\/span>Are there scorpions on the beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scorpions can be observed in many types of habitats. However, most scorpions prefer <b>deserts and semi-arid regions. Most scorpions hide under logs, rocks, boards and clutter. Some, such as the bark scorpion, rest on vertical surfaces like trees, bushes and walls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_parts_of_Florida_have_scorpions\"><\/span>What parts of Florida have scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serving <b>Central FL, Northern FL and the Panhandle<\/b> <b>Florida is home to three main species of scorpions, the Florida Bark Scorpion, the Hentz Striped Scorpion, and the Guiana Striped Scorpion. These scorpions like to hide under boards, in debris, and in other places in homes and yards where food and shelter can be found.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_find_scorpions_in_Florida\"><\/span>Can you find scorpions in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The three native species of scorpions to Florida are the Guiana striped Scorpion, the Hentz Striped Scorpion, which was the species found in Cape Coral, and the Florida Bark Scorpion, which inflicts the most painful sting out of all three species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_state_has_the_most_scorpions\"><\/span>Which state has the most scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The highest concentration of scorpions are found in <b>Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scorpions_are_poisonous_in_Florida\"><\/span>What scorpions are poisonous in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>None of the three Florida scorpion species are capable of producing a fatal sting. While the sting may not be lethal, it is painful and may cause swelling and allergic reactions. Florida scorpions are not aggressive, but may sting when pinned against the skin as when the scorpions become trapped in clothing or sheets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_scorpions_live_in_Florida\"><\/span>What type of scorpions live in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guiana Striped Scorpion Rather, this species makes its home in the southernmost region of Florida in the hottest, most humid areas the state has to offer, especially <b>Collier, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. They are also common outside of Florida in Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_dangerous_scorpions\"><\/span>What state has the most dangerous scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The three native species of scorpions to Florida are the <b>Guiana striped Scorpion, the Hentz Striped Scorpion, which was the species found in Cape Coral, and the Florida Bark Scorpion, which inflicts the most painful sting out of all three species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_scorpions_live_in_Florida\"><\/span>Where do scorpions live in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guiana Striped Scorpion Rather, this species makes its home in the southernmost region of Florida in the hottest, most humid areas the state has to offer, especially <b>Collier, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. They are also common outside of Florida in Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_poisonous_are_Florida_scorpions\"><\/span>How poisonous are Florida scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lobster-shaped brown or black body with a stinger on tail. Florida scorpions are <b>NOT venomous. Pain, mild swelling. Allergic reaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scorpions_in_Florida_poisonous\"><\/span>Are scorpions in Florida poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These scorpions are the least common type that can be found in Florida and are generally only seen around <b>Miami-Dade, Collier, and Monroe counties in Florida. These scorpions seek available shelter under stones, under bark, or in vegetation. When Guiana scorpions sting humans, the effects last from one to five hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_common_to_have_scorpions_in_your_house\"><\/span>Is it common to have scorpions in your house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Florida scorpion stings are not considered dangerous, although it can be painful like a wasp sting. The site of the sting may swell and get sore. If you experience a severe reaction to a scorpion sting, seek emergency medical help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_scorpions_are_in_Florida\"><\/span>How many scorpions are in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scorpions are common in dry, desert areas such as Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and parts of California.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_you_most_likely_to_find_scorpions\"><\/span>Where are you most likely to find scorpions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>According to our experts, some of the most common scorpion hideouts include gardens, garages, and inside your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gardens. During the heat of the day, scorpions will hide under rocks, piles of wood, tree bark, or other small areas of shelter in your yard.  <\/li>\n<li>Garages.  <\/li>\n<li>Inside Your Home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>26 Feb 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_scorpions_get_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Do scorpions get in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scorpions like beds because they often seek shelter of bedding. There should never be anything left hanging from your bed onto the floor. Bark Scorpions love to climb, and can climb clothes, blankets, sheets, etc. from the floor into bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_scorpions_hate\"><\/span>What do scorpions hate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I figured out the two things scorpions hate most of all, <b>lavender and cedarwood oil! Makes sense that something that is so gross would hate two things that smell so sweet! Cedarwood oil is the most important part, they HATE it, as it will kill them on the spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_scorpions_like_to_hide\"><\/span>Where do scorpions like to hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common hiding spots for scorpions are in <b>dark, damp areas of the home such as under furniture or in bathrooms. They could also be found inside shoes and other footwear left outdoors at night, behind curtains or near windowsills where they take shelter during daylight hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_scorpions_most_likely_to_be_found\"><\/span>Where are scorpions most likely to be found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scorpions can be observed in many types of habitats. However, most scorpions prefer <b>deserts and semi-arid regions. Most scorpions hide under logs, rocks, boards and clutter. Some, such as the bark scorpion, rest on vertical surfaces like trees, bushes and walls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_sea_scorpions_sting\"><\/span>Can sea scorpions sting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the sea scorpion has spines <b>it does not carry any venom, but the spines can still cause a minor injury to an unwary angler. Due to their aggressive feeding habits and unusual appearance this species is popular to keep in marine aquariums.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_sea_scorpion_look_like\"><\/span>What does a sea scorpion look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical Appearance: Eurypterids have <b>a tail, legs, and pincher like appendages. They slightly resemble scorpions, and are thus called Sea Scorpions. However, they are not related to true scorpions.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where are scorpions found in Florida?Are there a lot of scorpions in Florida?Does Florida have poisonous scorpions?Are there scorpions in Tampa Florida?How common are scorpions in Florida?Where is the most common place to find scorpions?Are there scorpions on the beach?What parts of Florida have scorpions?Can you find scorpions in Florida?Which state has&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55948"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55948\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}