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A Scorpion stings an attacker with paralyzing poison
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Can bees poison their vitims if so how?
They don't poison people, but some are allergic to bee stings.
Curare is a paralyzing poison that functions as what?
It functions as an Acetylcholine antagonists. Acetylcholine was the first neurotransmitter to be discovered. A nicotinic antagonist inhibits Acetylcholine's receptors.
What does a bee inject when it stings?
When a honey bee stings, it injects a venom called apitoxin. It is a bitter, colorless liquid that causes local inflammation and acts as an anticoagulant. The main component of apitoxin is melittin.
Can mometasone cream be used for bee stings?
Yes, mometasone cream can be used on bee stings. Bee stings is one of the recommended uses for this product and it states that it should be applied to the sting as soon as possible for the best results.
How does an octupus protect itself?
Primarily it hides and uses camouflage (the mimic octopus is a master at this) to avoid enemies. However when attacked, it will squirt a cloud of ink at its attacker, blinding and confusing it. Under cover of the ink cloud it will jet away from danger. Octopus also have a sharp beak that can inflict damage on an attacker and in one case (the blue ringed octopus of Australia), this beak can inject a poison into its attacker.
Do all bee stings have poison?
Bee stings inject a toxin or venom called apitoxin, which is a bitter colourless liquid. Bee venom causes local inflammation and acts as an anticoagulant. It is not a poison.
Can bees poison their vitims if so how?
They don't poison people, but some are allergic to bee stings.
Do sea urchins have any defense mechanisms?
yes,they have stings or spikes,which they use to inject poison to their attackers.
Can bees poison you if so how?
Honeybees are venomous it doesnt effect humans thou, unless its multiple stings
Curare is a paralyzing poison that functions as what?
It functions as an Acetylcholine antagonists. Acetylcholine was the first neurotransmitter to be discovered. A nicotinic antagonist inhibits Acetylcholine's receptors.
What causes itchy and swollen hands?
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac Insect bites Insect stings
When squirrel bite do they have poison?
They don't have poison, but there is a chance that they carry rabies. So if you encounter squirrels, avoid them or contact squirrel removal like the critter guy.
Are stings from thousand legged worms poisonous?
There are many species of centipedes which only have small poisonous claws meant for paralyzing tiny prey, but tropical centipedes which can grow up to 18 inches have a harmful poisonous bite.
How can you speed up the healing process of poison ivy?
You can dry it out. Rubbing alcohol, white vinager or calamine lotion are very good for poison ivy. The alchol and vinager stings but it feels alot better.
Are bee stings hard to remove?
Bee stings are usually not hard to remove. Take a rigid card (for example a credit card,) and gently scrape along the skin opposite to the direction it entered until it comes out. Don't try to take it out with tweezers because you may crack the stinger causing more "poison" to get into the bloodstream and you may leave fragments of the stinger in the skin. Generally, the "poison" is not actually poisonous unless the person is allergic to bee stings.
What snake blows poison?
Assuming you mean 'spits venom' - the spitting cobra is the only species of snake that defends itself by spitting venom at its attacker.
How does a person get allergies?
A person gets allergies if they are allergic to pollin, bee stings, poison ive, or any thing else that will agurvate the eyes, nose, or others
