The subgenus Tityus (Archaeotityus) includes small variegated species considered until recently, a basal group within Tityus, one of the most diverse and medically relevant genera scorpions in New World. Archaeotityus are distributed humid forests Lower Central America Choco, Guiana Shield, Amazonian regions. Due to their size habits, not usually dangerous, however, there some clinical reports ...

BACKGROUND Scorpions stings are a health problem in many parts of the world. Mesobuthus eupeus (Buthidae) is the most prevalent species in the Middle East and Central Asia. Definition of toxicogenic and immunogenic characteristics of the venom is necessary to produce antidote. In this study, the noted properties of M. eupeus venom were evaluated. METHODS Venom was obtained by milking M. eupeu...

Autotomy, the voluntary shedding or detachment of a body part at a determined cleavage plane, is a common anti-predation defense mechanism in several animal taxa, including arthropods. Among arachnids, autotomy has been observed in harvestmen, mites, and spiders, always involving the loss of legs. Autotomy of the opisthosoma (abdomen) was recently reported in a single species of the Neotropical...

Hottentota tamulus (Fabricius, 1798) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) is among the most common venomous species of scorpions in Punjab, Pakistan. The venom this has high risk morbidity and mortality. Several medicinal plants have been reported to anti-scorpion potential. However, there scarcity scientific evidences that could prove potential plant extracts. aim present study was evaluate anti-venom activ...