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Why do scorpions sting themselves to death in the presence of fire?
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∙ 11y ago
that's a commonly asked question.
my theory is that they do this because when they are near fire they know that they will die so the don't want to go through the pain, so instead they sting themselves. hey i might not be right though
hope this helped
That can't be more wrong, scorpions don't have the cognitive ability to calculate pain and make an unnatural decision of killing themselves, they simply react to the heat and spasm hence stinging themselves.
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What substance can you drop onto a scorpions head to make it sting itself to death?
Scorpions do not sting themselves to death. This old wive's tail arises from the fact that the tails curl over into the body as the scorpion dies...especially when it's being tortured.
Do all kinds of scorpions have stingers?
No they are not. Most will cause a localized reaction but some can cause death.
Can a scorpion accidentally kill itself?
Scorpions cannot accidentally kill themselves. Their venom has no effect on the scorpion or any other scorpion of the same family.The belief that scorpions sting themselves to death to commit suicide when confronted by fire, or other life threatening situations is a myth and completely false. The misconception may have been founded from the way in which scorpions react to intense heat. As scorpions are cold blooded animals (poikilotherms), when they are exposed to intense heat, their metabolic process malfunction, causing the scorpion to spasm wildly. This can appear as if the scorpion is stinging itself.It is also untrue that alcohol will cause scorpions to sting themselves to death.Excellent!, only one little thing, A scorpion can kill another scorpion from the same species or family. A scorpion is immune to its own venom ONLY.-J
Do people eat scorpion?
Scorpions do not eat people but they will sting them if they are provoked or threatened. There are about 2,000 species of scorpions in the world. Only about 40 of them can deliver a sting that can be lethal.
How do scorpion protect themselves from their enemy?
with their stinger and their claws.they also use their sting that have poision.
What substance can you drop onto a scorpions head to make it sting itself to death?
Scorpions do not sting themselves to death. This old wive's tail arises from the fact that the tails curl over into the body as the scorpion dies...especially when it's being tortured.
What do scorpions do if you get them mad?
Scorpions will attempt to sting you as a way of defending themselves - being stung is not a pleasant experience.
How can scorpions safe themselves from their enemies?
They sting their enemies but only if the scorpion is poisonous.
Do all kinds of scorpions have stingers?
No they are not. Most will cause a localized reaction but some can cause death.
Can scorpions sting?
yes
Can a scorpion accidentally kill itself?
Scorpions cannot accidentally kill themselves. Their venom has no effect on the scorpion or any other scorpion of the same family.The belief that scorpions sting themselves to death to commit suicide when confronted by fire, or other life threatening situations is a myth and completely false. The misconception may have been founded from the way in which scorpions react to intense heat. As scorpions are cold blooded animals (poikilotherms), when they are exposed to intense heat, their metabolic process malfunction, causing the scorpion to spasm wildly. This can appear as if the scorpion is stinging itself.It is also untrue that alcohol will cause scorpions to sting themselves to death.Excellent!, only one little thing, A scorpion can kill another scorpion from the same species or family. A scorpion is immune to its own venom ONLY.-J
Where does the saying a sting in the tail come from?
scorpions?
What animal has a sting in its tail?
Scorpions, wasps, hornets and bees have stingers.
How do scorpions hunt?
scorpians sting to kill there prey
Do people eat scorpion?
Scorpions do not eat people but they will sting them if they are provoked or threatened. There are about 2,000 species of scorpions in the world. Only about 40 of them can deliver a sting that can be lethal.
How do scorpion protect themselves from their enemy?
with their stinger and their claws.they also use their sting that have poision.
What do scorpions use their tales for?
to sting... the tails have venom in a sack.
