Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Armed and Dangerous

The most venomous land bugs...





Recluse Spider
Loxosceles
From United States, South America, Europe, Asia
How deadly? ***
Sometimes causes death in humans.
Symptoms: Bite causes burning pain, blisters on the skin, bleeding inside the body, vomiting, fits and fever. The blisters are difficult to heal.
Cure? There is no cure (antivenom).


Fat-Tailed Scorpion
Androctonus
From north Africa, Middle East
How deadly? *****
Humans can die in 6-7 hours. (Most venomous scorpion.)
Symptoms: Very painful sting. The muscles that help us to breathe may stop working, so may the heart.
Cure? An antivenom is available.




Wandering Spider
Phoneutria
From Brazil
How deadly? *****
Bite kills. (The most venomous bug known to humans.)
Symptoms: The victim becomes dizzy, starts to dribble, feels sick and eventually his or her breathing and heart stop.
Cure? New antivenom is available.


For more information, you can surf the net and read more from Wikipedia.. hahahaha............(If you are free and interested...)
This post is for mere reading and interest.

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