Scorpions has since the earliest civilisation capture both the fascination and fear of man. Ancient mythology surrounds this creature which has existed since the Silurian period some 420-450 million years ago. It's reputation as a symbol of evil seems to stem from the disproportionate fear of their venomous sting. Of the about 1200 identified species of scorpions, only 20-35 species are potentially dangerous. Out of these so called 'dangerous' scorpions, generally less than 2% of their stings are lethal on adults. (Habermehl, 1981)

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