How to Survive a Scorpion Sting

Scorpions are a scary looking Arachnida with a nasty sting. There are over 2,000 types of scorpions, with some being deadly and others being no more dangerous than a bee. Fortunately, the scorpions found in Arizona are typically not deadly. Very small children, elderly people or those who are allergic may have a serious reaction to a scorpion sting. But for the rest of us, here are a few tips on surviving the scorpion sting.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ice
• Pain pills

1. Relax and take a deep breath. If you get excited and anxious, the poison will rush through your system and cause more pain.

2. Apply ice to the area and take a pain medication.

3. Do not take a hot bath. This is not the time to take a hot shower, sit in the hot tub, or do anything to get your blood circulating.

4. Wait it out. Some people feel paralyzed for about 24 hours after a sting.

5. See a doctor if you believe you are suffering an allergic or serious reaction.

Tips & Warnings

• Scorpions are dormant in the winter, yet start coming back in the springtime in Arizona.
• It is a sting, not a bite!

Resources

• Scorpion Survival

[dsarokin]

on 12/28/2008 Thanks for the good sense info. I came very close to a scorpion bite--er--sting in the butt one time, but it's a long story.