Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
This page lists 2 scorpions. 1 is venomous by official accounts.
Not every species: no complete official list of Oregon scorpions exists, so this page covers the ones state and Extension sources name. How lists are built.
Official sources single out these scorpions in Oregon, in their own words:
Venomous tail stings. “Most scorpions found in the U.S. are less toxic than those found in other areas of the world, but may still be painful.” Oregon Poison Center, Oregon Health & Science University
Venomous species first, then A to Z. Do not handle them.
Venom: “Scorpions have long, curved tipped tails containing venom and pincers for hands.” (Oregon Poison Center, Oregon Health & Science University)
Uroctonus mordax
Habitat: Western forest scorpions can be found in moist wooded areas in Oregon. (Oregon State University Extension Service)
Records of scorpions in Oregon peak in May to June and August to September. 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 Oregon Poison Center, Oregon Health & Science University:
Invasive species sightings: Oregon Invasives Hotline, oregoninvasiveshotline.org or 1-866-INVADER; wildlife conflicts: local ODFW office (ODFW main phone 503-947-6000) Oregon Invasives Hotline
Yes. OSU Extension identifies the western forest scorpion (Uroctonus mordax) in western Oregon; the Oregon Poison Center says the Northwest Forest Scorpion has been found in the Cascade foothills. Oregon State University Extension Service
“These scorpions are found in the mountainous and western parts of California, western Oregon and southwestern Washington.”
The species list comes from No official list: Ask Extension "Scorpions in Oregon?" (OSU Extension) and Oregon Poison Center Bites & Stings (Oregon State University Extension Service, Published May 2022, Reviewed 2025). 1 more entry comes from other official sources named on each card.
Venom labels come only from official sources and link to them; "Not stated" never means harmless. How labels work.
“These scorpions are found in the mountainous and western parts of California, western Oregon and southwestern Washington.”
“Scorpions have long, curved tipped tails containing venom and pincers for hands.”
“Most scorpions found in the U.S. are less toxic than those found in other areas of the world, but may still be painful.”
“If you are experiencing difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or the poison center at 1-800-222-1222.”
“Report potential invasive species you've found to the Online Hotline. Your submission will provide vital early detection information to the experts working to stop the next invasion before it starts!”
