Few creepy creatures evoke as much fear in humans as snakes and scorpions. Both are venomous, yet their toxins have such ...

One scorpion species stands out as the most venomous found in the United States, capable of delivering a sting that causes intense pain and serious neurological symptoms. Despite its small size, ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

PHOENIX — As temperatures rise, scorpions and spiders emerge from hiding, prompting an increase in envenomation calls, notes the Banner Poison Control Center. The center’s director, Maureen Roland, ...

As the desert heats up, scorpions — including the notorious Arizona bark scorpions — become more active, leading to more frequent sightings not only outdoors but in homes and other buildings. These ...

A 1-year-old girl has died after being stung by a deadly scorpion while playing in her yard. The girl, named Ruth Noemi Páez Giménez, lived in the Canindeyú Department of Paraguay, and was stung on ...

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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Temperatures are beginning to rise in the Valley of the Sun, and Phoenix could possibly see its first triple-digit day of the year. But with the heat come some creepy crawlies ...