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THE EFFECTS OF SCORPION VENOM

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

O. W. Barrett
Affiliation:
Clarendon, Vermont.

Extract

The prevailing belief in regard to scorpion stings seems to be correct: dangerons, but seldom fatal.

However, there are scorpions and scorpions. Moreover, much depends upon the season and the part stung. Generally speaking, a sting in the dry season is much worse than one in the rainy season, because the venom becomes concentrated during the period of lesser activity. And for obvious reasons a sting in the head, neck or trunk of body is worse than one in the extremities.

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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1901

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