The deathstalker scorpion is one of the most venomous creatures in the world. Its strong neurotoxic venom can cause severe ...

At a farm in Lagos, Nigeria, over 10,000 scorpions are being milked for their venom, with hopes of profiting from sales in ...

A viral video on social media has unveiled the surprising existence of scorpion farms, where venom is collected for use in ...

Léo Laborieux, the sole author of the study, suspects venom projection likely developed in the scorpion as an adaptation to deter predators. The study found that the scorpion uses two different ...

“Scorpion stings often cause intense pain and redness, but venom from some species can cause severe illness, affecting the heart, nervous system, and other organs. Manifestations include ...

Every type of scorpion has two pincers, eight legs, and a long, slender tail that arches over the back. At the end of the tail are venom glands and a stinger. Depending on the species, they can ...

The scorpions' venom, which can normally kill small animals by inflicting neurological damage, doesn't seem to have any effect on the mice. In fact, the mouse is immune to all six of the toxins ...

A scorpion stung a woman at Logan Airport in Boston Sunday night, according to Massachusetts State Police. Sgt. Gregory Jones said the 40-year-old woman was getting luggage in the baggage claim area ...

Are emperor scorpions poisonous? Emperor scorpions have mild venom. It’s distributed through the stinger at the end of their tail. This means that emperor scorpions are venomous, not poisonous.

Scientists have discovered a one-of-its-kind venom-spraying scorpion species in the rainforests of Colombia, capable of launching toxins several times its own body length. The new species Tityus ...