Peruvian black scorpion

Δύναμη δηλητηρίου

Τσιμπήματα

Το δηλητήριο βγαίνει από ένα κεντρί.

Τι κάνει το δηλητήριό του όταν δαγκώνει ή τσιμπάει;

Its venom is mainly made of excitatory neurotoxins, which attack the nerves and make them overactive. Local symptoms can include swelling (oedema), pain at the sting and paraesthesia (tingling or prickling). Wider symptoms can include vomiting, heavy sweating, drooling, breathing problems, a fast heartbeat and abdominal pain. A lab measure of venom strength (LD50) is 4.14 mg/kg.1

Πόσο επικίνδυνο είναι για τους ανθρώπους;

This species is significantly venomous, but it is relatively non-aggressive towards people.1

Τι κάνει όταν φοβάται;

When threatened, it will flee or react very quickly. Juveniles are more nervous than adults.1