The discussion centers on the bark scorpion, known for its potentially deadly sting. However, personal accounts reveal that while painful, stings do not always result in severe health issues, as one participant shared their experience of being stung without life-threatening consequences. The conversation also highlights the behavior of scorpions, including their tendency to seek warm places and their aggressive nature towards other animals. Additionally, there are mentions of scorpions' unusual reactions to alcohol, which can lead to self-destructive behavior.
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tribdog said:I just found a scorpion in my apartment. It was just kicking back on the tile in the bathroom. good thing I saw it because I've been bare foot all day. They say that the bark scorpion can be deadly, but I have been stung by one before and I didn't even come close to dying. I didn't even feel sick. It was painful and it hurt for a few days, but I never considered it life threatening.
tribdog said:I watched a show on scorpions a while ago. They are just about the most disagreeable animals on the planet. There is nothing nice about them and I think they attempt to kill and eat every single animal they come into contact with. Including their brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children, cousins, neighbors, etc.
TheStatutoryApe said:I hear that they sometimes go crazy and kill themselves too.