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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response by Jonathan Leeming

A collection of scorpion and scorpion sting first response related articles that will deepen your understanding of not only scorpions, but also the world. These articles may be republished on request. 

A Novel Science Based Approach To Scorpion Sting First Response

Scorpions are iconic and truly enigmatic creatures, more recognisable than any Hollywood movie star, yet the average person knows very little about them. Their reputation is steeped in mystery, misinformation and old wives tales, with mankind morbidly fixated upon just one aspect of their natural history; their venom.
Camel tears... new miracle antivenom?

Camel Tears... Miracle New Antivenom?

In July 2025, numerous variants of a new report were posted on news websites and social media group. These reports varied in length and connote according to the platform that they were posted on, they contained more of less the following content.

Dangerous Scorpions

There is a common question that is often asked when someone discovers a scorpion “Is it dangerous?”. We can all appreciate that driving a car down a busy street at 200km per hour is dangerous... Someone is going to get injured or killed. Sitting in a parked car in a parking lot is not dangerous.

Factors That Influence Scorpion Sting Symptoms

It may be logical to think that all the symptoms of a sting are a direct result of the scorpion’s venomosity, but this is not the case. A sting from a highly venomous scorpion does not always result in class 3 or 4 symptoms, and a sting from a moderately venomous scorpion does not always […]

Found A Small Scorpion in Gauteng

There is a small reddish-brown scorpion that is often found in houses in Gauteng (and Bloemfontein, Kuruman, Bethulie, Swellendam, Stellenbosch and other major centres). This scorpion is called Pseudolychas ochraceus. During the warmer times of the year these scorpions become mobile in the environment and often enter houses where they end up trapped in bathtubs, sinks […]

Most Expensive Substance In The World

It has been difficult to escape the social media buzz and website articles claiming that scorpion venom is the most expensive liquid in the world. Search for 'Scorpion venom value' and various amounts are returned, ranging from 10 to 39 million USD per gallon.
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This book offers a new and innovative first response framework that is based upon the latest science, is easy to understand and put into practice. It will reduce the burden of scorpion stings across Southern Africa by answering two very important questions: 1) How can you reduce the chance of being stung by a scorpion. 2) If a sting does occur, how can you ensure the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals.
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