California Swollenstinger Scorpion Anuroctonus pococki

At 65 millimeters, this California native is a genuine heavyweight for its region—notably larger than most other West Coast scorpions. That impressive swollen stinger earned it the "swollenstinger" nickname, making it visually distinctive. It's the only member of its entire genus found in Baja California, a true specialist adapted to that unique coastal environment.