Known as one of the oldest creatures around, about 25 species of scorpions have venom dangerous enough to kill a grown human. Between 1,000 and 5,000 people are killed annually from a scorpion sting.
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Known as one of the oldest creatures around, about 25 species of scorpions have venom dangerous enough to kill a grown human. Between 1,000 and 5,000 people are killed annually from a scorpion sting.