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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.
Paruroctonus boreus, commonly known as the northern scorpion, [1] [2] [3] is a species of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. It is the northernmost species of scorpion, the only scorpion found in Canada , [ 3 ] and one of the scorpions with the broadest distribution over North America .
Many arthropods bite or sting in order to immobilize their prey or deter potential predators as a defense mechanism. Stings containing venom are more likely to be painful. Less frequently, venomous spider bites are also associated with morbidity and mortality in humans. Most arthropod stings involve Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees). While ...
Paruroctonus luteolus (golden dwarf sand scorpion) Paruroctonus pecos (Sissom & Francke, 1981) Paruroctonus silvestrii (California common scorpion) Paruroctonus soda Jain, Forbes & Esposito, 2022; Paruroctonus tulare Jain et al., 2023; Paruroctonus utahensis (Williams, 1968) (eastern sand scorpion) Paruroctonus variabilis Hjelle, 1982
Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected by the bite or sting of a venomous animal. [1]Many kinds of animals, including mammals (e.g., the northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda), reptiles (e.g., the king cobra), [2] spiders (e.g., black widows), [3] insects (e.g., wasps), and fish (e.g., stone fish) employ venom for hunting and for self-defense.
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