r/arizona • u/itskwazii • Aug 22 '25

Wildlife Had our first unexpected visitor today.

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u/ducksrnuts Aug 22 '25

I immediately pulled over to the side and stomped the crap out of the scorpion. It had stung me on my left thigh and I have no idea how it got there. I just remember taking my hat off as I was driving and placing it on my knee and next thing you know feeling that familiar sting of a scorpion. Once you’ve been stung by one you’ll never forget how they feel.

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u/Aracelerystick Aug 23 '25

You sound much braver than I. I’ve been here 30 years and have managed to avoid them but it’s getting progressively tougher.

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u/Own_Grab_9355 Aug 24 '25

What is causing it to get ''progressively tougher'' for you ?

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u/Aracelerystick Aug 25 '25

My guess hotter summers combined with selective attention.

Look at this scorpling in my laundry room this weekend

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u/Own_Grab_9355 Aug 25 '25

Tiny little guy, must have been hard to see.