Arachnid · GBIF taxon 7455866
Striped Bark Scorpion
Centruroides vittatusAlso known as Texas Bark Scorpion
The Striped Bark Scorpion is a slender tan scorpion with two dark lengthwise bands across the back. It hides beneath bark, stones, and debris by day and hunts small arthropods after dark.
Nocturnal HunterBark ShelterStriped Scorpion
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crickets
- Cockroaches
- Spiders
Predators
- Owls
- Lizards
- Small mammals
ThreatsPesticides, removal of natural cover, and deliberate killing
HabitatsGrassland, scrub, woodland, rocky ground, buildings, and fallen timber
Life spanCommonly 3 to 8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyButhidae
- SpeciesCentruroides vittatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskVery high
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- Why interaction risk is very high
- Its sting injects venom and can be very painful; never handle it and seek guidance for concerning symptoms.
- Why it is dangerous
- The defensive sting injects venom that commonly causes intense local pain and sometimes broader symptoms.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for a slender tan scorpion with two dark longitudinal bands and a thin tail.
- What to do
- Never touch or trap it by hand; seek medical or poison-center advice after a sting.
Responsible observation
- Night: Use a light from a distance without blocking retreat.
- Shelter: Never place bare hands beneath bark, rocks, or debris.
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