mercredi 14 octobre 2015

Did You Ever get sting by a Scorpion ?

Did You Ever get sting by a Scorpion



Scorpions use their sting to capture prey and to defend themselves. They hunt at night and will not sting unless provoked or they feel threatened. All scorpions use their stings as a defense mechanism or a weapon to incapacitate prey. But the potency to humans of stings varies, depending on the scorpion species. One thing that all scorpions have in common is that the sting possesses venom, which usually is neurotoxic in nature.

Scorpions don’t actually bite – they only sting. Many people use the word “bite” to describe a sting.

Secondary infections may occur if cleaning and disinfecting of the sting is not done.
Out of 1,500 scorpion species, 50 are known to be lethal to humans, mostly belonging to the scorpion family called Buthidae. A triangular-shaped sternum, slender body, seemingly weak pincers, and thick, fleshy tail typically characterize this scorpion family. Their stings are painful, but if treated correctly, an infection can be prevented.

References :
http://www.orkin.com/stinging-pests/scorpions/scorpion-stings/






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