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Why do scorpions sting themselves?

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This comes from the «urban legend» (or rural) that affirms that when a scorpion is in danger, as for instance, surrounded by fire, in order to avoid suffering, it stings itself. That has basis on real observation, but with a wrong interpretation. read more

They do self-defense and sting a lion or a tiger or bear or house cats, only until they get cornered and they know, their end is near. They got ego issues like humans, they simply dont surrender and cant accept defeat. read more

When scorpions are in danger they tend to squirm around and sting vigorously around themselves, and thus on occasion, they will accidentally sting themselves. Even though scorpions may sometimes do this, their venom is not venomous to themselves or other scorpions so it would not normally kill them. read more

Deaths from scorpion stings normally occur in the young, elderly or infirm. One symptom of a scorpion sting can include numbing at the injection site, sometimes lasting for several days. Unless molested, scorpions are generally harmless and timid and make use of the sting only for the purpose of killing prey. read more

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