Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
Yes.
UGA (2003) says at least two scorpion species are native to Georgia, the Southern devil and the striped scorpion, and that they are not considered life-threatening.
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: “At least two species, Gray said, are native to Georgia: the Southern devil (Vejovis carolinianus) and striped (Centruroides vittatus) scorpions.” Source
Think you have seen one in Georgia? Keep your distance and contact the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD).
Vaejovis carolinianus
Venom: “Bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants and scorpions that inject venom from the tip of their abdomen are sometimes considered beneficial because of their importance in pollination or because they prey on other pest insects.” (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension)
Habitat: "Scorpions prefer to nest under rocks, tree bark, boards, garbage cans, and rubbish piles." (UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Centruroides vittatus
Venom: “Bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants and scorpions that inject venom from the tip of their abdomen are sometimes considered beneficial because of their importance in pollination or because they prey on other pest insects.” (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension)
All scorpions in the state: Georgia scorpions.
“At least two species, Gray said, are native to Georgia: the Southern devil (Vejovis carolinianus) and striped (Centruroides vittatus) scorpions.”
“Wear gloves when moving rocks or boards around the yard. Avoid putting your hands where your eyes can’t see. And be sure to wear shoes when walking outside at night.”
“‘Scorpions are nocturnal,’ Gray said, ‘and hide under debris, including boards, rocks, tree bark and rubbish piles during the day.”
“Bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants and scorpions that inject venom from the tip of their abdomen are sometimes considered beneficial because of their importance in pollination or because they prey on other pest insects.”