A scorpion's favorite habitat is a glade.
Glades are rocky, dry areas with a very thin layer of topsoil over thick bedrock.
Grasses and small plants adapted to this sunny habitat cover glades, along with shrubs and stunted trees. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. Scorpions are sometimes found in buildings and shelters, as well as under piles of wood, brush, or garbage. This is particularly true in the Ozarks and other areas that have a lot of glades. Scorpions seek these places out, especially if there are few humans around, because here they find ideal shelter and plentiful food supplies.