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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.
Formication is the sensation resembling that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin, in the absence of actual insects. It is one specific form of a set of sensations known as paresthesias, which also include the more common prickling, tingling sensation known as pins and needles. Formication is a well-documented symptom which has ...
Paresthesia is usually painless and can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly in the arms and legs. [1] The most familiar kind of paresthesia is the sensation known as pins and needles after having a limb "fall asleep"(technically called obdormition. A less common kind is formication, the sensation of insects crawling on the skin.
Across North America, the Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) has proven to be the most venomous scorpion. However, a sting from this arachnid will rarely result in death. Rather side effects of their sting include pain, numbness, tingling, convulsions, difficult breathing, and may sometimes lead to paralysis.
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The emperor scorpion fluoresces greenish-blue under ultra-violet light. [6] [7] They are known for their docile behavior and almost harmless sting; they do not use their sting to defend themselves when they are adults, however, they may use it in their adolescent stages. They prefer to use their pincers to crush and dismember their prey.
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A man who was stung on the testicles in the middle of the night by a scorpion while staying at a Las Vegas hotel says that his sex life has been ruined due to the horrific incident.. Michael ...