Snakes and scorpions took notice of last week's warm weather and emerged from their winter naps early, wildlife managers and pest control specialists warn. Why it matters: It's already time to keep ...

PHOENIX — It's not yet peak scorpion season, but already Arizonans are getting stung by the little critters. A wet January and a hot February mean the scorpions are out earlier than usual this year.

There are 1,400 known species of scorpions worldwide, with 40 to 60 species found in Arizona. These arachnids typically emerge in the spring and summer, with peak activity from April through October ...