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  2. Deathstalker - Wikipedia

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    The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous species of scorpions. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Its venom is a powerful mixture of neurotoxins , with a low lethal dose . [ 12 ] While a sting from this scorpion is extraordinarily painful, it normally would not kill a healthy adult human.

  3. Scorpion - Wikipedia

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    The word scorpion originated in Middle English between 1175 and 1225 AD from Old French scorpion, [1] or from Italian scorpione, both derived from the Latin scorpio, equivalent to scorpius, [2] which is the romanization of the Greek σκορπίος – skorpíos, [3] with no native IE etymology (cfr.

  4. List of venomous animals - Wikipedia

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    Of more than a thousand known species of scorpion, only a few dozen have venom that is dangerous to humans, [6] most notably the bark scorpions, including: Centruroides spp. Deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) Central and South American Tityus, include the Brazilian yellow scorpion. Androctonus spp. Parabuthus spp. Hottentotta spp.

  5. Fattail scorpion - Wikipedia

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    Fattail scorpion or fat-tailed scorpion is the common name given to scorpions of the genus Androctonus, one of the most dangerous groups of scorpion species in the world. [1] The genus was first described in 1828 by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg. [2] They are found throughout the semi-arid and arid regions of the Middle East and Africa. [1]

  6. Scorpion sting - Wikipedia

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    A scorpion sting is an injury caused by the stinger of a scorpion resulting in the medical condition known as scorpionism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases, scorpion stings usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling.

  7. Arizona bark scorpion - Wikipedia

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    The Arizona bark scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America, and its venom can cause severe pain (coupled with numbness, tingling, and vomiting) in adult humans, typically lasting between 24 and 72 hours. [4] Temporary dysfunction in the area stung is common; e.g. a hand or possibly arm can be immobilized or experience convulsions.

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  9. Human uses of scorpions - Wikipedia

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    "My pet scorpion", 1899. The animal is a whip scorpion from Florida, most probably Mastigoproctus giganteus. [9] Scorpions are sometimes kept as pets, in the same way as other dangerous animals like snakes and tarantula spiders. Popular Science Monthly carried an article entitled "My pet scorpion" as early as 1899. [9]