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Scorpions vary from family to family. Some scorpions are very communal, others are not. For the most part, scorpions are not communal, and when they are they will likely be in an environment that is very secluded.

If you found a single scorpion, likelihood is that it was either out and about looking for food, or was finding a place to hide that was nice and cozy. They are pretty limber little things and can get through some interesting cracks and spaces. They are for the most part nocturnal, so at night if your house is warm and it's cold outside, they could be looking for a warm place.

They can climb, but generally not smooth surfaces. If you are curious if you have an infested area keep in mind they are very hard to spot. Bring a very good portable black light with you and go outside, shine it around outside your house in areas where you think they may be.

If they are present they will 9/10 times illuminate a bright green on their bodies. This can be helpful tracking down if it was just a straggler or if you have a small community. They are VERY tricky to spot, but this will find them in a heartbeat, they cannot hide from UV light.

A few things to keep in mind: - If you live in an area with scorpions remember to keep your shoes somewhere out of their reach. A simple shoe hangar near the door works great so they can't climb inside. They are not actively aggressive, but surely sliding your foot in and surprising one will make them defensive.

- Ensure spaces/cracks are filled. They are pretty limber despite their shells. Under the door where the rubber guards failed especially.

During the summer they love to make their way inside to find a cozy place to stay. - If you see one stay calm. Keep in mind MOST species of scorpion in the united states are not venomous to a degree that is deadly.

The Arizona bark scorpion has been known to cause illness and severe allergic reactions on rare occasions, but are an exception to the rule. Again, they are generally not actively aggressive unless threatened. You can usually calmly catch them with a jar or glass and set them free or kill it if necessary.

Just remember if you find one on you/near you/on the bed/in shoes and feel threatened don't swat at it at risk of getting stung (especially if you don't know). - Remember that they are VERY QUICK. They may walk slowly but if threatened they can be very fast.

Be wary of scorpions that /look/ dead as some will do it as a defensive mechanism, do not touch one that looks dead to throw it in the garbage, not even with gloves (they can sometimes even pierce leather gloves), use a jar or something to act as a barrier JUST to be safe. - If you ever DO get stung, kill the sucker, if you are afraid of being allergic BRING the specimen WITH you to the hospital so it can be identified and the proper anti-venom can be applied to you, this makes treating any stings and potential health issues with one far easier, faster and less stressful.

Why do you post questions like that at night?! I won't be able to go to sleep tonight, especially after reading Cybi's comment. It's way too cold for May and I was so happy because it means that snakes won't be out.

Now, I am worrying about scorpions! Why don't you call Billy the Exterminator? He'll know what to do ;).

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