Peak Scorpion Season is Upon Us in Texas!

Check your boots! You don't want a wake-up kiss from the tail-end of these monsters, I'll tell you that.

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Scorpions love dry and hot environments: perfect for summer months in Texas. It's during this time that their activity is at its peak.

Among the 1,500 scorpion species worldwide, only 90 reside in the U.S. Texas, alone, is home to 18 different species of scorpions, but you'll probably see one most often in particular.

The Striped Bark Scorpion is the most common species in the Lone Star State and can pack a punch, despite it's small stature.

Don't worry, Texas doesn't contain any species that are lethal to humans. That doesn't mean they won't attack if threatened, because they most certainly will.

What Happens When You Get Stung By a Scorpion?

If you forgot to check your gloves or boots, or are just plain unlucky, and a scorpion boops you with their tail, a couple things may happen.

Although the sting shouldn't be any worse than a bee's, the venom is still strong enough to produce swelling around the impact site and itching that could last days.

Other results from scorpion stings include discoloration, numbness, and pain.

Tips on Avoiding Contact with Scorpions in Texas

As scorpion sightings increase, mrt.com provides tips to reduce contact:

• Double-check the bottom of pots, bricks and rocks in or around your home when renovating
• Wear boots and protective clothing when walking through dead vegetation and fallen logs
• Keep children away from stacked bricks and/or logs where scorpions are known to hide
• Most scorpions are fluorescent, meaning they will glow with a black light that you can use to check the house at night