Scientists have discovered a one-of-its-kind venom-spraying scorpion species in the rainforests of Colombia, capable of launching toxins several times its own body length. The new species Tityus ...

A scientist has discovered the first species of South American scorpion that sprays its venom — a behavior previously only observed in two genera of scorpions found in North America and Africa.

While a new scorpion anti-venom shows promise, not all stings have a remedy. May 14, 2009— -- Certain members of the animal kingdom have a talent for torture, as those of us who have been unlucky ...

Nature's deadliest arsenal lurks in the shadows of oceans, forests, and deserts, where tiny creatures wield toxins far ...

WASHINGTON -- Scorpions don't bother to waste venom killing a victim if they don't have to. Instead they use a prevenom that causes extreme pain, resorting to the deadlier version only when necessary, ...

In the animal world, power is not always measured in kilograms or muscle mass. A single, well placed venomous bite can topple ...

Scorpion venom research encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that unravels the molecular diversity, structural characteristics, and pharmacological potential of bioactive peptides. This body of ...

Scorpion venom is the most expensive liquid in the world! Although scorpions deliver painful stings, their valuable venom has many uses in the medical field. Discover how venom is extracted and used ...

With a spine-chilling appearance and a venomous sting in the tail, the deathstalker scorpion is normally something to be avoided. But while the beast can be a potential killer to young children with ...

Scorpions are "taking over" Brazil's cities, scientists have warned. And with these infestations comes a huge rise in stinging incidents, some of them fatal, and often caused by Brazilian yellow ...

In his new National Geographic series Pole to Pole, the actor ventures deep into the Amazon in search of creatures whose ...