Mississippi State University Extension Service: Actually, there are two species, southern devil scorpions and striped bark scorpions.
This page lists 2 scorpions.
1 is venomous by official accounts, and 1 mildly venomous.
Not every species: no complete official list of Mississippi 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 Mississippi, in their own words:
Stings. “Both species can and will sting, and, although the sting is painful, it is very rarely deadly. Many folks who have been stung report only short-lived local pain with localized swelling, much like that caused by a wasp sting …” Mississippi State University Extension Service
Although they occur in other areas of the state, southern devil scorpions, also known as southern unstriped scorpions, are most often found in the Northeast corner of … Mississippi State University Extension Service
What the sources say
Venom: “As with bee or wasp stings, there may be individuals who are hypersensitive to the venom.” (Mississippi State University Extension Service)
Range: Although they occur in other areas of the state, southern devil scorpions, also known as southern unstriped scorpions, are most often found in the Northeast corner of the state, roughly from Columbus to Corinth, and a row or two of counties to the west.
Habitat: Unlike western species, the southern devil scorpion favors moist, humid environments. (Mississippi State University Extension Service)
More uniformly brown and about 1 inch long when grown, with no stripes.
Photos show typical adults; individuals vary. Never get close to compare.
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.
How to report
Bear problems or sightings, and nuisance-animal guidance: MDWFP Wildlife Bureau (601) 432-2199. Nuisance animal technical guidance is also available from USDA Wildlife Services (MS) (662) 325-3014. Coastal invasive species: MDMR Invasive Species Coordinator (228) 523-4113. Sawfish sightings: 1-844-4SAWFISH. MDWFP
“Both species can and will sting, and, although the sting is painful, it is very rarely deadly. Many folks who have been stung report only short-lived local pain with localized swelling, much like that caused by a wasp sting. Some have reported systemic effects, such as headaches, neck aches, and other symptoms.”
“Both species can and will sting, and, although the sting is painful, it is very rarely deadly.”
“Scorpions are active at night, when they leave their refuges to search for insects and spiders to eat.”
