There should only be 1 bark scorpion between Goodsprings and the cemetery. The Rad scorpions should be behind the cemetery in that valley.
This is not FO3, there are things out there way stronger than you. If you run into these, you need to run away quickly then come back when you can kick some major ass. They use rad scorpion and deathclaw mobs to keep you out of areas your not yet suited for.
Victor told me about that place, so I thought it was suitable to look. Really, I believe it's one of the closest places to the starting area. I don't think I need to stay away from there.
Also, thanks to my [censored] PC (my new one should be arriving in a few days), when I saw them it was too late.