Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
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.
This page lists 2 scorpions. 2 are venomous by official accounts.
Not every species: no complete official list of Georgia scorpions exists, so this page covers the ones state and Extension sources name. How lists are built.
Venomous species first, then A to Z. Do not handle them.
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)
Striped Bark Scorpion Venomous
Southern devil scorpion (southern unstriped scorpion) Venomous
More uniformly brown and about 1 inch long when grown, with no stripes.
Photos show typical adults; individuals vary. Never get close to compare.
Records of scorpions in Georgia peak in March to July. They show when people record scorpions, not how many there are (about month bars).
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 UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
Venom labels come only from official sources and link to them; "Not stated" never means harmless. How labels work.
“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.”