Are there scorpions in california?

Most scorpion stings are not considered life threatening to humans -- the exception is the sting of the bark scorpion, the most venomous in the United States. Most of the scorpions in the U.S. are found in the southwest, preferring the warm, dry climates found in Arizona, California and New Mexico. read more

There are at least 100 species of scorpions in the United States; more than half of them are found in California, 56 species. California has the second largest number of species of Scorpions, only surpassed by Arizona. read more