Published on: March 16, 2026, 09:48h. 

Updated on: March 16, 2026, 09:48h.

• Another hotel guest reports being stung by a scorpion at Silver Sevens
• Arizona bark scorpion confirmed after guest filmed the incident
• Concerns arise regarding pest management at Las Vegas hotel

A woman reported that she was stung by a scorpion while walking barefoot in her room at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino last December. Montana resident Linda Culler shared with 8 News Now that she required hospital treatment following the incident, marking the second such occurrence at the hotel.

Recently, California resident Sulaiman Lutale informed the same news outlet that he was contemplating legal action against Silver Sevens after being stung by a scorpion hidden in his bed linens while preparing for bed in May 2025.

Lutale managed to capture footage of the scorpion, which was identified as an Arizona bark scorpion, known to be the most venomous species in the United States. While their stings can be fatal, such cases are rare. Common symptoms include intense burning pain, muscle spasms, and sometimes difficulty in swallowing or breathing.

Though most scorpion varieties struggle to climb, bark scorpions can navigate walls and vertical surfaces, occasionally finding their way into beds or bathrooms.

Extreme Discomfort

Culler stated that she chose to stay at the off-Strip hotel on December 28 for its affordability and its proximity to Harry Reid International Airport for her early flight home. It was while getting ready for this flight that the scorpion struck.

I got up barefoot and walked around the bed, stepping directly on the scorpion. I felt it immediately on the side of my foot,” she recounted to 8 News Now.

During her flight, Culler experienced swelling in her foot and developed a fever. Upon returning to Montana, she sought medical treatment that cost her $466. She was unable to walk for two days following the incident.

While the hotel waived her accommodation fees, she still had to pay for resort fees and her medical costs.

“It seems unfair that they aren’t held accountable,” she expressed to 8 News Now.

Hotel Safety Measures

Lutale, on his part, expressed hope for a resolution outside of court, but emphasized the need for hotel management to implement thorough safety inspections. He noted that he had not received any apology from Silver Sevens.

Despite these incidents, the likelihood of encountering a scorpion in a Las Vegas hotel room is extremely low, as many resorts engage in effective pest-control practices and maintain sealed, climate-controlled environments.

Casino.org attempted to contact Affinity Gaming, the owner of Silver Sevens, for a statement but had not received a response at the time of publication.