Few creatures are as fearsome as venomous snakes and scorpions. While snake venom can cause paralysis and tissue damage, ...

Following is a transcript from the video: Narrator: The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous scorpions on the planet, and what makes it so dangerous also happens to be the most expensive ...

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 ...

The telson features a pointed aculeus — the stinger — which typically injects the poison. "Most scorpions are likely capable of spraying venom. They just don't do it. This extreme behavioral ...

Get immediate medical care for any child stung by a scorpion. If you ever experience any of the following serious symptoms, call Poison Control (800) 222-1222 or go to the emergency room ...