Their venom is currently being studied by scientists for use in erectile dysfunction medications. With a name like “deathstalker,” you know this scorpion means business. It probably won’t ...

Their venom is currently being studied by scientists for use in erectile dysfunction medications. With a name like “deathstalker,” you know this scorpion means business. It probably won’t ...

this yellow-tailed scorpion is small but deadly. The toxin of the Deathstalker contains a potent combination of neurotoxins, making its sting a painful and potentially lethal experience. The symptoms ...

Scientists in Colombia have discovered a new species of scorpion, Tityus achilles, which can spray venom to defend itself from a distance. This mechanism, previously only seen in African and North ...

Few creatures are as fearsome as venomous snakes and scorpions. While snake venom can cause paralysis and tissue damage, scorpion venom primarily causes pain and nerve damage. Despite their ...

"Most scorpions are likely capable of spraying venom. They just don't do it. This extreme behavioral response is only known ...

The Sahara Desert, home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures. Let’s explore the 10 most dangerous animals that roam this vast wilderness.

Newly described scorpion can spray and inject its venom — the first South American species known to do this. A scientist has discovered the first species of South American scorpion that sprays ...

When the scorpion bite is at work, or when its venom has entered into the body: Person could be very busy, but not effective Immediately you announce to anybody about your program, it will fail.

This process makes the scorpions safe to eat, said Richard Hofstetter, a professor at Northern Arizona University who researches forest entomology. The venom in the stinger is dangerous if it gets ...