Today on QCN, we take a look at different types of the deadliest scorpions. Besides the fact, that scorpions belong to the same family, as the spiders. Is there anything else you should probably know about these deadly creatures? The answer is yes!
They are fatal stingers. The first set of scorpions was believed to have existed over 400 Million years before. Today, they were so big in size that they grew up to 2 feet in length. There are over 1750 species of scorpions out there, and their stings all contain varying degrees of venom in it.
But research has shown that, it’s only a handful of the scorpions, that can sting a man to death. Scorpions love to use their venomous sting for defense and hunting but interestingly, when they’re going after their prey, they prefer to make the price to come with the help of the brute force.
Their sting is mostly for the purpose of protecting themselves from anything, or anyone, they perceive as a threat. Having said that a good number of scorpions love to feed on insects, while some others prefer to clamp down on animals, like Mice / Rats.
Their venoms are a deadly combination of enzyme, inhibitors, or neurotoxins. The symptoms of a scorpion sting can be anything from something that looks like, a bee sting to convulsions, and in extremely rare cases death.
Here are our picks of the 5 deadliest scorpions on planet earth number
Table of Contents
- Arizona Bark Scorpion # 5
- Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion # 4
- Brazilian Yellow Scorpion # 3 on Deadliest Scorpions
- Deathstalker Scorpion # 2
- Indian Red Scorpions # 1
Arizona Bark Scorpion # 5
Well this scorpion species measures as tall as 3 inches in length. It is considered the most venomous scorpion around North America. Just like you may have suggested, it is normally found within the Arizona desert, as well as, within Utah and California.
His potentially, deadly, neurotoxic, venom has been the reason for serious pains. Which has been likened to that of, an electric jolt, by those, who have been stung by it. In some other more severe cases, the sting can be followed by, numbness vomiting, as well as, diarrhea, and death.
In extremely serious cases, back then in the eighties, over 800 persons lost their lives to bark scorpions in Mexico. If the sting is not treated the rate of dying could be anywhere between 1 and 25 percent. It all depends on the general health of the individual, and the age. Thankfully the discovery of an anti venom for the sting has reduced the death rate drastically over the last 40 years in Arizona.
Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion # 4
This species of scorpion appears to have rested its home in the Arab world. Just as the name implies, they can be seen in locations such as, North Africa, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
Well it can be seen as the scorpion with medium size. It is capable of devouring, insects, spiders, lizards, and sometimes even rodents. It’s aggressive, and temperamental, nature is something that is earned its reputation.
Brazilian Yellow Scorpion # 3 on Deadliest Scorpions
Don’t be fooled by the beautiful, yellow coloration, of this scorpion. This is about the deadliest scorpion around South America. The kind of name, it has, it’s very easy to figure out where this creatures found, Brazil.
Often times, it’s been reported that many people come in contact with this species of scorpion, leading them to be stung by it. Victims, who were stung by this scorpion species, have been known to escape with, extremely painful sting, nausea, or fast heart beat, when the case is severe.
When the venom begins to spread across the entire body, a sensation, that causes the victim to feel every single touch, starts to set in. Other more severe cases can bring about, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, and stomach cramps. A higher percentage of the victims, who died from this stings, are the young, an age.
Deathstalker Scorpion # 2
Even with the scorpion, only measuring about 2.5 inches in length, you certainly want to do everything, you can to avoid this scorpion. It is distributed across the Middle East, and North Africa.
The Deathstalker Scorpion, makes up for its small size, with an extremely painful sting, that goes with the dose of powerful, cardio toxins, and neurotoxins.
The Deathstalker ranks, as one of a handful of scorpions, that poses great danger to adults, who are very healthy. Well a good number of grown ups are likely to survive the sting of this creature. You can attribute such the venoms tolerance, but anyhow, you want to look at this you certainly wouldn’t want to go down with, the Deathstalker Stings. It’s not a pleasant experience.
Indian Red Scorpions # 1
This scorpion is at Number 1 of the list of most deadliest scorpions. The Indian red scorpion is a true representation of the color, red. It is dangerous as the color, it is cary. Scene is arguably the deadliest scorpion, the world has ever known.
You would want to keep your distance from this type of deadliest scorpions. Mostly spotted in Pakistan, eastern India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
This deadliest scorpion is used to hunting, when it is night time. It does feed on insects, lizards ,and mice. Occasionally, the Indian red scorpion has a good scoring in both, size, and venom. It’s sting is known to have a fatality rate of between 8, and 40, percent.
Some of the severe sting can be from severe pains to vomiting, sweating, and even convulsion. Although the symptoms you want to be afraid of are the ones that affect, the lungs, and heart. Those are the ones that can result in death within a period of 24 hours.
Let us know in comment box, which are the most deadliest scorpions in your eyes?