Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Three types of scorpions can be found in Alabama. Of these, only two species are native and commonly find their way into garages, basements, and homes
This page lists 2 scorpions: all from Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Scorpion Management in Residential Homes.
2 are venomous by official accounts. Alabama Cooperative Extension System gives a total of 3; the 2 here are the scorpions official sources name one by one.
Not every species: no complete official list of Alabama scorpions exists, so this page covers the ones state and Extension sources name. How lists are built.
Which scorpions can hurt you
Official sources single out these scorpions in Alabama, in their own words:
Venomous sting. “Allergic reactions are a medical emergency requiring prompt medical care. When in doubt, call 9-1-1.” Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Venomous sting. “Allergic reactions are a medical emergency requiring prompt medical care. When in doubt, call 9-1-1.” Alabama Cooperative Extension System
All 2 scorpions
Venomous species first, then A to Z. Do not handle them.
The Hentz striped scorpion is found throughout Florida, the coastal plain of Georgia, and well into the coastal plain counties of Alabama. Alabama Cooperative Extension System
What the sources say
Venom: “Scorpions are known for their painful, venomous sting. Fortunately, scorpions native to Alabama are not potentially lethal to humans.” (Alabama Cooperative Extension System)
The southern unstriped scorpion, aka southern devil scorpion, habituates the southeastern part of the United States and the piedmont and mountain areas of Alabama. Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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98 records by month.What the sources say
Venom: “Scorpions are known for their painful, venomous sting. Fortunately, scorpions native to Alabama are not potentially lethal to humans.” (Alabama Cooperative Extension System)
When scorpions are active in Alabama
Records of scorpions in Alabama peak in March to May and July to August. They show when people record scorpions, not how many there are (about month bars).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
98 records of scorpions in Alabama by month (GBIF, CC0 and CC BY records).
If you are bitten or stung
Call 911 or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Poison Help connects you to your local poison center, any time of day.
Official advice from Alabama Cooperative Extension System:
“Three types of scorpions can be found in Alabama. Of these, only two species are native and commonly find their way into garages, basements, and homes”
“Scorpions are known for their painful, venomous sting. Fortunately, scorpions native to Alabama are not potentially lethal to humans.”
“Allergic reactions are a medical emergency requiring prompt medical care. When in doubt, call 9-1-1.”
Report Aquatic Invasive Species. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama). undated page; checked November 3, 2026.Quoted passages (1)
“Reports can be submitted at: [email protected] or by phone at (256)-353-2634.”
