Do they look like this?
This is a Bark scorpion, albeit one of the largest I have ever seen. Most are much smaller but....
They are very dangerous. The Bark is the most poisonous scorpion in North America. Their sting can kill a small child or pet and even adults with a compromised immune system are at risk. I have a friend who lives out in the desert outside of Tucson who was stung three times (yes, they can and do get into your home or RV.
The first time on the hand - he looked like Mickey Mouse for a week; once on the foot - could not walk for a week and the third time....
The Bark had crawled into a bathroom drawer and nestled in his hairbrush. Yep, the second pass through his hair with the brush and the Bark got him on the top of his head.
Said it felt like he'd been struck by lightning,dropped him to his knees and he was unable to function for several minutes, blurred vision, severe dizziness.
When he regained his senses there was the Bark still in the hairbrush. Needless to say he dispatched the little bugger to scorpion heaven with extreme prejudice.
Bottom line, they are nothing you want to have anywhere near you and yours. Don't let their diminutive size fool you. However you decide to deal with them exercise extreme caution.
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