World's deadliest scorpion?

[Johnn]

Ok that makes sense. I remember reading they were highly cardiotoxic. That offers some explanation on why. They have a different action than most scorps. Most that kill do so by respiratory failure, some can cause cardioeffects or other things but humans must be way more sensitive than mice. And/ or children may have weak hearts . I wonder if it's similar at all to phoneutria venom in that it causes primus?

 

[Outpost31Survivor]

Here are three articles:

(PDF) Utility of scorpion antivenin vs prazosin in the management of severe Mesobuthus tamulus (Indian red scorpion) envenoming at rural setting

PDF | Scorpion antivenom (SAV) is specific antidote to scorpion venom..SAV did not prevent the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (autonomic storm),... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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Management of severe scorpion sting at rural settings: what is the role of scorpion antivenom?

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(PDF) Factors determining poor prognosis in scorpion sting in coastal Andhra Pradesh

PDF | Introduction: Scorpion stings are a major public health problem and a common emergency in India and other tropical countries. In India, red... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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[Outpost31Survivor]

Excellent overview of scorpions and scorpionism in Arab countries.

Scorpions and scorpion sting envenoming (scorpionism) in the Arab Countries of the Middle East

The twelve Arab countries of the Middle East are inhabited by 117 species of scorpions of varying medical importance within six families. Scorpion sti…

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