Carolina Scorpion
Vaejovis carolinianus
- Venom
- No official source we use states whether this animal is venomous. That does not mean it is harmless: do not handle it.
Scorpions in Virginia: Species, Stings & Lookalikes
Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
This page lists 1 scorpion: all from DWR's Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia).
Not every species: no complete official list of Virginia scorpions exists, so this page covers the ones state and Extension sources name. How lists are built.
The one scorpion on the list
From A to Z.
How to report
Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline (DWR), toll-free 1-855-571-9003 (wildlife problems; feral hog and nutria reports). Northern snakehead catches: DWR 804-367-2925. Rare wildlife sightings: DWR Virginia Rare Animal Observations Form. Imported fire ants outside the quarantine area: VDACS Invasive Species Reporting Tool. Wildlife crimes: [email protected] or 800-237-5712. Virginia DWR
What official sources say
Are there scorpions in Virginia?
Sources differ. DWR lists one native scorpion, the Carolina Scorpion (Vaejovis carolinianus). The Virginia Poison Center says there are no naturally occurring scorpions in Virginia. DWR
“Carolina Scorpion Vaejovis carolinianus”
About this list
The species list comes from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia (ARACHNIDS (PARTIAL)) (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), May, 2026).
Venom labels come only from official sources and link to them; "Not stated" never means harmless. How labels work.
Sources
- List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). May, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
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“Carolina Scorpion Vaejovis carolinianus”
- Help with Human-Wildlife Conflicts. Virginia DWR. undated page; checked November 3, 2026.
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“If you are experiencing a problem with wildlife, please dial our toll-free wildlife conflict helpline at 1-855-571-9003.”