What is a scorpion sting?
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A scorpion sting is the delivery of venom through the scorpion’s tail stinger. Most species are not dangerous to humans, but some can cause serious symptoms.
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Scorpions are arachnids with a tail ending in a stinger used to inject venom. They use venom mainly to subdue prey and defend themselves. Of the roughly 2,500 known scorpion species, only a small fraction have venom potent enough to be life-threatening to humans. The most medically significant species are found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, India, and the Americas. Scorpion venom composition varies widely by species and can affect nerves, muscles, or the cardiovascular system.
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