As many probably know,I keep a variety of fat tail scorpions that are very HOT.I had a dream last night I was stung by my big female A.australis,and got to thinking, "What will I do when I'm stung?".Now obviously I'm not planning on getting tagged,but I am aware the risks of keeping such toxic animals and would like to be prepared should I get tagged.
So something I'd like to do is printout paper's on the venom of the species of scorpions I keep so if I had to get taken to the ER, they could have an idea with what they're dealing with.I'm thinking something like the LD50 value,as well as common sypmtoms of being envenomated and some properties of the venom that should be noted.Does anyone know of any papers like this?In specific for species I'd need Androctonus australis,Androctonus bicolor,Parabuthus transvaalicus,Parabuthus leiosoma( I know they're not considered deadly,but I've never been stung so I have no clue how my body will react) and Hottentotta hottentotta(same story as the P.leiosoma).I would really appreciate any information that would help with this.
Also, I just wanted some tips as to what to do when I'm stung.I know you're supposed to stay calm,but what else?Should I pop some Advil or run the sting site under warm water?Stuff like that.I'd really appreciate any help so I can be prepared if this should ever happen.
It would also be helpful to hear what those of you who have been tagged by hots did when it happened.This may seem silly, but I really feel it should be done.Thanks!
So something I'd like to do is printout paper's on the venom of the species of scorpions I keep so if I had to get taken to the ER, they could have an idea with what they're dealing with.I'm thinking something like the LD50 value,as well as common sypmtoms of being envenomated and some properties of the venom that should be noted.Does anyone know of any papers like this?In specific for species I'd need Androctonus australis,Androctonus bicolor,Parabuthus transvaalicus,Parabuthus leiosoma( I know they're not considered deadly,but I've never been stung so I have no clue how my body will react) and Hottentotta hottentotta(same story as the P.leiosoma).I would really appreciate any information that would help with this.
Also, I just wanted some tips as to what to do when I'm stung.I know you're supposed to stay calm,but what else?Should I pop some Advil or run the sting site under warm water?Stuff like that.I'd really appreciate any help so I can be prepared if this should ever happen.
It would also be helpful to hear what those of you who have been tagged by hots did when it happened.This may seem silly, but I really feel it should be done.Thanks!