A team of scientists from the University of California, led by Professor Bruce Hammock, has conducted research on a species of African scorpion known scientifically as Parabuthus transvaalicus, which is often considered one of the most venomous species today. They discovered that this organism possesses two distinct types of venom.
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African Scorpion – Parabuthus transvaalicus |
When faced with danger, the scorpion first secretes a clear fluid, followed by a denser substance resembling eggnog to decisively end the confrontation.
Experts believe this is a clever strategy employed by the scorpion. Producing lethal venom requires a significant amount of energy. Therefore, they initially defend themselves with a fast-acting venom that causes pain but is not deadly, primarily aimed at driving away the threat. Moreover, generating this so-called “pre-emptive threat” substance seems to demand relatively little effort.
African Scorpion – Parabuthus transvaalicus (Photo: bugsincyberspace)
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