Bark Scorpion

s are creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland.

About
Bark scorpions are a strain of Radscorpion native to the Mojave wasteland, which, as their name implies, evolved from North American Striped Bark Scorpions. They are easily identified from other species of Radscorpion by their mottled, brownish carapace and the fact that they are quite commonly much smaller than their larger Radscorpion cousins in size. Despite being a species of Radscorpion, they do not get along with their larger and more violent cousins, and are frequently preyed upon by them.

Bark Scorpions differ from Radscorpions not only in size and coloration, but in attack methodology. Whereas Radscorpions tend to engage a target the second they see it, Bark Scorpions tend to hang back and try to outflank the unwary 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. If encountered in numbers, they frequently try to surround their intended target.

Whilst significantly weaker physically than their heavier-bodied cousins, the Bark Scorpion has dramatically more dangerous venom; it causes more damage over time, as well as violent hallucinations and blurred vision. Because of this, encounters with Bark Scorpions can end badly for low-level players if they manage to get close and land a few stings. Antivenom will negate the poison's effects; when the player is stung by a Bark Scorpion's attack, the game may alert them with the message: "you are feeling a little woozy". This may help to inform the player that they have been stung.

A significantly stronger, faster, and tougher version of the Bark Scorpion, the Bark Scorpion Hunter, exists. It is roughly the size of an Adult Radscorpion and whilst by no metric a tough creature in its own right, its high attack power and leap attacks make it a dangerous threat, especially if it gets close before you can react.

Bark scorpions are primarily found in the desert of the Mojave Wasteland outside of buildings and off the main roads and on very rare occasions in abandoned buildings. They can be infuriatingly hard to see due to their brown coloraation and lower profile, but are particularly common in and around Hidden Valley, Nipton, and Scorpion Gulch.

Appearances
s appear in Fallout: New Vegas.