Wilderness: Scorpion Sting

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• Scorpion Sting Overview
• Scorpion Sting Symptoms
• Treatment
• When to Seek Medical Care
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Scorpion Sting Overview

Scorpions come in a variety of colors—from tan to light brown to black. Each has a long tail segment that contains a stinger. Scorpions are found across the southern United States and in many foreign countries. Scorpions are nocturnal hunters that hide along rocks or trees during the days. One of the more venomous species in the United States is Centruroides exilicauda. Contact with scorpions is usually accidental. Scorpion stings are painful, and they can be fatal, particularly to children because of their small size.