are big or small scorpions more dangerous?
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Presently, there are 1,200 known species of scorpions in the world—and all of these scorpions are dangerous to some degree. Among types of scorpions, the smaller species are often more venomous—larger scorpions compensate by appearing more formidable to potential predators.
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Most scorpions in the United States are not poisonous, except for two species found in the southwestern states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. ... Scorpions are nocturnal (they hunt for food at night). Most of the scorpions that enter dwellings are not poisonous, their sting is similar to bees or wasps.
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Not all species are known to be dangerous, but several are renowned for their highly toxic and fast acting venom. The male of Atrax robustus, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider, is probably responsible for all recorded deaths (13) and many medically serious bites.
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In Florida, most scorpions are reddish, brown or black. Scorpions do sting, and their venom is toxic; however, there are no scorpions in Florida which are lethal enough to kill a human. ... Although there are over a thousand species of scorpion worldwide, only a few live in Florida.
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The scorpion is venomous, but much less toxic than others of its genus. Its venom is neurotoxic and cardiotoxic, causing the release of catecholamines. Local effects from the sting can include pain, redness, itching, and swelling.
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Also known as a wind scorpion. Apparently, it's neither a spider nor a scorpion... but twice as creepy as either of them. They're apparently non-venomous, but those jaws are just unacceptable.
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Asian Forest Scorpion Caresheet. Behaviour: A good beginner scorpion as they are not very fast and less defensive. They also have a low potency level and are very hardy. They are communal as long as the scorpions are similar-sized and there are enough space, hiding areas and food for them.
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Yes, cats can become ill or even be killed by scorpion stings, depending on the type of scorpion. ... You will sometimes hear that cats are immune to scorpion stings, but that isn't the case. Rather, experts believe that cats notice scorpions easier than humans do, so they are less likely to accidentally step on them.
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Baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults. In fact, babies are typically less dangerous because they have less venom to inject when they bite, Todd said. ... The rattle grows each time the snake sheds its skin, so a baby rattler may not have shed enough times to give a warning before striking, Todd said.
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Centipedes of the United States, especially the larger ones such as the giant desert centipede (Scolopendra heros) and the banded desert centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha), can inflict an intensely painful, though rarely (if ever) fatal, bite, or more accurately, a pinch.
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There are two main differences between spiders and scorpions: their appearance and the way they hunt down and attack their prey. Spiders use their two front fangs to inject venom into their victim, while scorpions use their large venom-filled stinger located at the end of their tail to paralyze their victims.
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Long-spined sea scorpions are not edible and have no commercial value. Their small size and inshore habitat means that they are not generally caught by commercial vessels.
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Even though they are related, they belong to very distinctly different groups. Scorpions are animals in the order Scorpiones, under the class Arachnida, which makes them a distant cousin of spiders. Scorpions have eight legs, while insects have six. Scorpions have two body segments while insects have three.
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Tailless whip scorpions make great pets. They're freaky enough to impress all of your friends, but they're docile enough that you can take them out of their tank whenever you want. They're also easy to feed and even breed; they don't require a lot of specialized care.
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Some sea urchins are more dangerous than others. A few species have venomous spines with potent and potentially deadly effects. The flower urchin, for example, is covered in tiny venomous spines.
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Crab spiders are equipped with venom powerful enough to kill prey much larger than themselves. While their venom isn't dangerous to humans, as crab spiders are generally too small for their bites to break the skin, giant crab spider bites can be painful.
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Bark scorpion Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications. In the United States, the bark scorpion, found mainly in the desert Southwest, is the only scorpion species with venom potent enough to cause severe symptoms.