Frequently Asked Questions about Scorpions

Here is list of questions that I am frequently asked. Click on a question to get the answer.

How do I get rid of scorpions in my house?
How old are scorpions?
How big is the biggest scorpion?
How small is the smallest scorpion?
How long do scorpions live?
Is it true that scorpions flouresce under ultraviolet (UV) light?
What causes the fluorescence in scorpions?
What kind of portable blacklight is suitable for hunting scorpions and where can I get one?
On your pages, you use a lot of scientific terminology in classifying the scorpions. What do the various parts of the classification mean?
How do you tell male scorpions from female scorpions?
What is the scorpion's sting?
How does the scorpion use its sting?
What is scorpion venom made of?
Are all scorpions poisonous?
How does the scorpion's venom affect its victims?
How poisonous is the scorpion's venom?
Are all scorpions deadly poisonous?
How does the toxicity in animals relate to toxicity in humans? How much venom can a scorpion inject?
How much venom does it take to kill a human?
What are the signs and symptoms of scorpion envenomation? How many people are killed by scorpions?
What is the treatment for scorpion envenomation? Disclaimer: The views expressed here are mine alone and do not represent the views of the Department of the Army or the Smithsonian Institution... or any one else for that matter. - Dr. Scott A. Stockwell