Fattail scorpion: Difference between revisions

Venom from the fattail scorpion genus can be very deadly. Species differ in harm, but the most deadly scorpion in this genus is the arabian fattail scorpion. The yellow fattail scorpion is also deadly, but not quite as deadly as the arabian fattail. <ref> [http://funzonecollector.blogspot.com/2011/01/deadliest-scorpions.html The Deadliest Scorpions] "Funzone Collector" December 11, 2012 (Date-of-access). </ref> The venom from the yellow fattail scorpion is as poisonous as a cobra's. It possesses the ability to kill a dog in around seven minutes. This venom can also kill a human, but that takes around six to seven hours. In Mexico alone, around 8000 people die every year from scorpion stings in general. This does not mean the fattail scorpion specifically, but all scorpions. The key that makes this venom deadly is the neurotoxins. These neurotoxins affects the nervous system, which paralyzes prey. However, as most people wiew this as a weapon, the main function of these stingers is defense. <ref> [http://www.bumblebee.org/invertebrates/Scorpions.htm Order Scorpionida Overview] "Bumblebee.org" December 13, 2012 (date-of-access) </ref>.