Bark Scorpion

Bark scorpions are creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281.

Background
Bark scorpions are a genus of radscorpion native to the Mojave Wasteland, which, as their name implies, mutated from North American Arizona bark scorpions. They are easily identifiable from other species of radscorpion by their light, yellow-brown carapace and that they are much smaller than the common radscorpion.

Despite being a type of radscorpion, they do not get along with their larger cousins, and are frequently preyed upon by them.

Biology
Bark scorpions differ from radscorpions not only in size and coloration, but in attack methodology. Where radscorpions tend to engage a target the second they see it, bark scorpions tend to hang back and try to flank the player if at all possible. This is made worse by their tendency to jump short distances if they detect prey that's gotten too close in a hurry. They tend to appear in groups of 3-4. If encountered in numbers, they frequently try to surround their intended target. Bark scorpions blend in perfectly during the day in the Mojave, and can sometimes be mistaken for desert flora.

Gameplay attributes
The Scorpions themselves don't present a very big challenge, usually taking just a few hits to kill. However, they make up for it with their venom, which causes more damage over time, as well as blurred vision. Antivenom will negate the venom's effects. When the player is stung by a bark scorpion, the game will alert them with a message that they are feeling "a little woozy".

Although their low hit points may indicate otherwise, bark scorpions can potentially be dangerous, even for mid-level players if encountered in groups. This is because the effects of the venom stack and can lead to a rapid demise for the player if they are not carrying any antivenom. However, groups of the scorpions are very rare (especially at low levels), and higher level players should be well-equipped to kill them and will most likely not be met with a large challenge in any case.

Bark scorpion
The standard bark scorpion with all the characteristics mentioned above. These scorpions are commonly found around the Hidden Valley area, and in large groups around Scorpion Gulch. They are about the same size as normal radscorpions, and do a similar amount of damage.

Bark scorpion hunter
Among bark scorpions, these are the larger and more aggressive individuals. They are generally found in the same areas as their smaller counterparts, and can be difficult to distinguish from regular bark scorpions, especially in the heat of combat.

Locations
Bark scorpions are primarily found in the desert of the Mojave Wasteland outside of buildings and off of main roads and on rare occasions in abandoned buildings, such as a house in Nipton and a room in the El Rey Motel. They are also found scattered around Zion Canyon, often inside and around buildings.

They can be infuriatingly hard to see due to their brown coloration and lower profile, but are particularly common in and around Hidden Valley, Scorpion Gulch, and around Nipton. There are many that spawn between Wolfhorn Ranch and Hidden supply cave, near the unmarked Vipers hideout. This is where you will run across many bark scorpion hunters. The first bark scorpion that is normally encountered will most likely be on the road to Goodsprings Cemetery during the quest By a Campfire on the Trail. One might also spawn outside the Prospector Saloon when fast traveling to Goodsprings.

Appearances
Bark scorpions only appear in Fallout: New Vegas.

Sounds

 * Barkscorpion pincer attack
 * Barkscorpion tail attack
 * Aware barkscorpion

Gallery
Древесный скорпион