One scorpion species stands out as the most venomous found in the United States, capable of delivering a sting that causes intense pain and serious neurological symptoms. Despite its small size, ...

As the desert heats up, scorpions — including the notorious Arizona bark scorpions — become more active, leading to more frequent sightings not only outdoors but in homes and other buildings. These ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

PHOENIX — As temperatures rise, scorpions and spiders emerge from hiding, prompting an increase in envenomation calls, notes the Banner Poison Control Center. The center’s director, Maureen Roland, ...

A 1-year-old girl has died after being stung by a deadly scorpion while playing in her yard. The girl, named Ruth Noemi Páez Giménez, lived in the Canindeyú Department of Paraguay, and was stung on ...

Severe thunderstorms that rolled across southern Egypt this past Friday unleashed flooding, strong winds, hail and hordes of venomous scorpions. The storms caused damage across the region primarily ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Temperatures are beginning to rise in the Valley of the Sun, and Phoenix could possibly see its first triple-digit day of the year. But with the heat come some creepy crawlies ...

Spring marks the busiest time of year for the Oklahoma Poison Center, with spikes in exposure to all kinds of venomous or toxic animals and plants. The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of ...