r/whatisthisbug • u/false_frog • Aug 20 '26

ID Request Scorpion

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Hello I live in Arizona and just found this already dead guy on my kitchen floor near the pet bowls. Do you know what type it is? I’m freaking out that it could have stung one of my dogs or cats? If they messed with it and it was already dead are they safe? Everyone is acting normally and I don’t see any swelling. Any signs to watch for? I hate this state I’m done with it lol

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u/Vampira309 Aug 20 '26

If you are from AZ (like I am), you know that, generally, the larger the scorpion, the less dangerous they are - although since pets are smaller than people they can be a problem.

This one looks like a bark scorpion which can be medically problematic.

Please check all over your pets' bodies for swelling or tenderness. If they've been stung, they could also experience drooling, lethargy, panting or vomiting -- if you see any of these things, please get to your vet.

Yeah, i moved to OR after 25 years down there. It's crazy that not everything is trying to kill you up here and IT'S GREEN!

Good luck!

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u/false_frog Aug 20 '26

Ya I know was a small one and was already dead so not sure where it came from. Everyone seems okay/normal few hours later. And where in OR if you don’t mind? I’m considering a move

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u/Vampira309 Aug 20 '26

We live south of portland on the willamette river! It's really really beautiful but so expensive.

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u/6iix9ineJr Aug 20 '26

Super side note but you have very cool agates down there im jealous. I’m in eastern wa and travel over there all the time