Scorpion Sting First Response Book

This book represents a giant leap forward in our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings in southern Africa. It offers a new and innovative first response framework that is based upon the latest science, is easy to understand and put into practice. It reduces the burden of scorpion stings across Southern Africa by answering two very important questions:

• How can you reduce the chance of being stung by a scorpion.
• If a sting does occur, how can you ensure the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals?
  

This book will be of particular value to anyone living in a high risk area especially those individuals who fill a conservation leadership role such as reserve manager, conservation manager, anti-poaching, snake catchers, and environmental educators. It is also of value to pet owners, wildlife rehabilitation centres and volunteers. It is of particular value to medical professionals and veterinarians as it offers an understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings that compliments their medical training. 

This book is also of value to individuals in the community who can appreciate that with new science and discovery, comes an opportunity to update and refine their understanding of the world. This new understanding empowers individuals into a much valued and important leadership role in their community as a shining light in times of need. 

Although this book has been written within the context of Southern Africa, the content and ideology is applicable to other regions of the world and translates across groups of venomous animals. It offers a refreshingly new perspective of an animal that is for many shrouded in mystery, misinformation and fear.