Scorpion First Response Social Cards

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response by Jonathan Leeming
Scorpions are iconic and truly enigmatic creatures. However, mankind has morbidly fixated upon just one aspect of their natural history; their venom.
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Dangerous Scorpions
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Scorpion activity patterns
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Scorpion venom disrupts the nervous system in different ways and through various biological actions. Symptoms range from a localised itch to respiratory paralysis and death.
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Living or working in an area inhabited by high risk species of scorpions requires special consideration and an increased awareness.
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This large species attains an average length of 80mm to 100mm. Colouration is variable throughout it's wide distribution (a) from yellow brown to dark brown.
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This large species attains an average length of 80mm to 100mm. Colouration varies from dark charcoal grey/ brown to almost black.
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This is the largest species of Buthidae in the world, with an average length of 90mm to 180mm. Colour varies throughout it’s large range from overall black, to brown w
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It may be logical to think that all the symptoms of a sting are a direct result of the scorpion’s venomosity, however, consider the following scenarios.
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Scorpion stings in humans
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Scorpion stings in dogs and cats is more common than in humans. The principles that apply to humans also apply to other mammalian animals.
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Poison information centres and helplines in Southern Africa offer reliable medical advise in the event of any bite or sting.
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I'm on a mission to reduce the burden of spider bites and scorpion stings across Southern Africa!
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