THE NORTHERN SCORPION

Vejovis boreus (Girard) is the species found

in the PNW region on dry southwest slopes. They

can be locally common but are rarely seen. The

species is nocturnal like most scorpions but enter

warm places in the cool days of fall to hibernate.

The Northern Scorpion is not known to sting humans.

The venom of this small (30 mm) species is mild. But

allergic reactions are  possible from any venom.

Scorpions hunt and feed on insects and other small

Prey the can handle with their Chelicerae (claws).

The sting injects a dose of paralyzing venom similar

to that of spiders. They are very beneficial animals but

are innocuous due to their rarity. This specimen was

found in a grocery store in Pomeroy WA.