Scorpions do exist in Alabama though neither species found here is particularly dangerous. Vaejovis carolinianus occurs in the northern part of the state. Centruroides hentzi occurs in the southeastern part of the state. The ranges of the two species don't naturally overlap. Centruroides species tend to be nomadic. They are well known for wandering into houses wherever they occur. Vaejovis carolinianus tends to occur in wooded areas. They are venomous arthropods of the class Arachnida and are considered relatives of the spiders, mites and ticks. The species Centruroides have stings that are much more painful than those of Vaejovis species. On the average, a female gives birth to about 25-35 young. The young are born live and ascend their mother's back.  They remain on her back until they molt for the first time, usually within a week or two after birth. The average scorpion probably lives three to five years.