How Does Scorpion Sting_ _ Scorpion Venom Effects _ Most Deadliest Scorpions _ Dr. Binocs Show

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00:00Itty, step back! You should never mess with a scorpion!

00:06Why not?

00:09Let me explain that by answering a stinging question.

00:14What if a deadly scorpion stings you?

00:18Zoom in!

00:20Scorpions are part of the arachnid lineage.

00:25Scorpions are part of the arachnid lineage.

00:31Sharing a family tree with their tick, mite and spider cousins.

00:37With around 2000 species scuttling around the globe.

00:43Scorpions come in all shapes and sizes.

00:47On the tiny side, there's the Typhlocectus Michelli.

00:52Which could easily hide in a 9 mm teaspoon.

00:57On the other end of the spectrum is the mighty Emperor Scorpion.

01:02Stretching up to 21 cm long.

01:06Big enough to need a pretty large shoe to hide under.

01:11But no matter their size, every scorpion has a powerful weapon.

01:17A venomous stinger at the end of their tail.

01:20Their stinger is made up of two parts.

01:24The telson which houses the venom glands.

01:27And their Achilles, a sharp hardened needle.

01:31They use to inject venom into their prey.

01:34Or any foe brave enough to cross their path.

01:38Hence the question arises.

01:41What happens if that foe happens to be a human?

01:46Well, when a scorpion stings.

01:50Its stinger pierces the skin and acts like a syringe.

01:55Injecting venom through a small opening at the tip of the stinger.

02:00The amount of venom depends on the size of the scorpion.

02:04Its species and how threatened it feels.

02:09Once inside the skin, the venom starts spreading quickly.

02:14Scorpion venom is a neurotoxin.

02:17Which means it targets the nervous system.

02:21And disrupts the normal flow of signals between nerves.

02:25Causing them to either fire uncontrollably.

02:29Or stop firing altogether.

02:31This disruption can lead to symptoms like.

02:35Pain, tingling, numbness, muscle spasm.

02:39And in severe cases even paralysis.

02:43As the venom spreads through the surrounding tissues.

02:47And into the blood stream.

02:49Its carried throughout the body.

02:52This is why symptoms can pop up in places.

02:56Far from the original sting site.

02:58The venom can also trigger an increase in heart rate.

03:03As the body reacts to the stress.

03:06In some cases, blood pressure may drop.

03:09Leading to dizziness or fainting.

03:13Fortunately, when the body senses anything unusual.

03:18The immune system kicks into gear.

03:21And sends white blood cells to the sting site.

03:25To attack and neutralize the venom.

03:28This immune response can cause inflammation.

03:33Which is why the area might become red, swollen and warm.

03:39Simultaneously the liver and kidneys.

03:43Also jump into action.

03:45Working to detoxify the venom.

03:48As it circulates through the body.

03:51Over time the body breaks down the venom molecules.

03:54And the symptoms gradually fade.

03:56Luckily, most scorpion stings aren't lethal.

04:00And only cause pain and discomfort.

04:04Which typically resolve within a few hours to a few days.

04:09However, if the sting comes from a highly venomous scorpion.

04:15Like the Indian Red Scorpion, Bark Scorpion or the Death Stalker.

04:21Its important to stay calm at first.

04:23And take a picture of the offender.

04:26Then immediately wash the sting area with soap and water.

04:31After this, apply a cool compress or ice pack.

04:35And keep the affected area raised and still.

04:39To slow the venom speed.

04:41Next without delay, head to the hospital.

04:45Where doctors can look at the picture you provided.

04:49And administer anti-venom.

04:51A special medicine that neutralizes the scorpion's toxins.

04:56With the right care and the right time.

04:59Even the most dangerous stings can be treated effectively.

05:04Trivia time.

05:06Did you know scorpions were around long before the first dinosaurs?

05:11Also, fluorescent chemicals in their hairline layer.

05:15Cause scorpions to glow under ultraviolet light.

05:18Sketching time.

05:21Today's sketch of the day goes to Advaith Akhil.

05:25Hope you learnt something new today.

05:28Until next time, it's me Dr. Binox.

05:31Zooming out.

05:33Ouch!

05:38Scorpions.

05:41Never mind.

05:48Thanks for watching.

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