Found primarily within the southern Appalachians, with most observations occurring within the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

[5] Within its range this species prefers mesic mixed woodland, being readily found under logs, stones, or the bark of standing dead trees.

A predator of smaller arthropods, this scorpion will feed on a wide range of prey species.

In captivity it will accept termites, mealworms, and crickets, including prey nearly as large or larger than itself.

May be cannibalistic on smaller specimens of its own species, and early instar young will cannibalize if confined.