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Striped Bark Scorpion - Centruroides vittatus
Copyright © 2006 Gary Rankin

Striped Bark Scorpion - Centruroides vittatus
San Antonio area, Bexar County, Texas, USA
August 29, 2006
These are the most common Scorpions in my area. In fact they are about the only type I ever see around here and they are fairly plentiful. I'm not sure what species they are but hopefully someone can help out.
I've searched the guide images and the closest I can find is the Striped Bark Scorpion.

I'm not sure how it got there or how long it had been there, but I pulled this one out of my dog's water dish out back. Notice the shine from the moisture.

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Contributed by Gary Rankin on 7 September, 2006 - 7:39pm
Last updated 8 September, 2006 - 12:48pm

Looks to be a male Centruroid
Looks to be a male Centruroides vittatus!
… Steve Ferguson II, 8 September, 2006 - 12:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Agreed
Thanks Steve . . . that's what I was think'n too.
… Gary Rankin, 8 September, 2006 - 12:47pm login or register to post comments

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