Travel Health Guide to Scorpions
By Roadjunky, Posted Nov 20, 2006
Sections: Introduction Dogs Bears Snakes Spiders Scorpions Leeches, ticks etc Mosquitoes Jellyfish Sharks
 From up to 3 cm in Europe.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadsidepictures/ |
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These guys are the most likely to be fighting it our for domination of the planet with the cockroaches after the next nuclear war. They come in all shapes and sizes are found in deserts, jungles and warm mountains all over the world. They range from 3 cm in southern Europe to 20cm giants in southern Africa.
....to up to 20 cm (!) in africa http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnolouise/
They hide under rocks, tree bark and backpacks of unsuspecting travelers. Be very careful when overturning anything in scorpion country and shake out your boots in the morning. In fact, keep your boots and clothing off the ground at night.
Whilst rarely fatal, their stings can cause anything from a nasty sting to paralysis and fever. It’s only the old, ill of very young who run the risk of death from a scorpion sting.
Treat as for snake bite.
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