Tityus contains about 170 species, so we can't say generally about its venom strength. It differs a lot among taxa. Excellent example of not very potent venom would be T. ecuadorensis. Nowadays it's pretty popular here in Europe, I've heard about few stings - even those regarding adult specimens didn't had any other symptoms than local pain or blushing. Of course it's risky to base on just a few reports, but that's all what we have currently. Venom of lots of Tityus spp. wasn't investigated yet, so we can only guess.I know that this is off topic, but I had a similar question about the potency of Tityus spp. Does anyone have any venom effects of species from this genera, besides sting reports on this board? It is difficult for me to come to a conclusion without more information. Are there any species that are "less venomous", and if there are, what are some examples? I am curious but I also think this would be good for general information.
Very interesting report. If you don't mind, please post it in the sting reports >>>HERE<<<.Hello.
Regarding the venom, i can only share some first hand experiance. on the 25th dec 2011 i was stung on my right hand by the parabuthus transvaalicus. the imediate sting was what i would comapare to bee sting. what follwed was pinn and needs in my finger and hand, that night trouble sleeping and severe muscle pains in my back, next morning waking up with the maddest head ache (worse than any hang over iv had), skin was pale all round, and more muscle pains all over, legs and back the worst still with pinns and needles in my hand , intersting my lungs seem to be effected too fair amount of coughing and flem, Day 2 was the worst pain severe head aches, and the back pains worse. day 3 now, head ache is tollerable, still little pale, back pain subsiding. I was stung on the organge river namibia, I have heard a few stories of kids (below +/- 35kg) being killed. i have been in a remote area and seeking medical care was out the question. Adventure, suffer and survive.