scorpion sting
Venomous tail strike
A scorpion sting is the wound inflicted when a scorpion strikes with its venomous tail.
Most stings cause localized pain and swelling, though some species can be medically serious.
The phrase also describes the sharp, sudden pain itself: The scorpion sting burned for hours.
Figuratively, any unexpected betrayal or painful surprise can feel like a scorpion sting.
- venomInjected animal poison
- sharp painAcute bodily distress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- desertTo leave behind completely
- arachnidEight-legged wingless arthropod
tail · pincer · poison · swelling · burning · wound · numbness · allergic reaction · first aid · medical attention · emergency room · claw · exoskeleton · sandy · desert survival · nocturnal · danger · toxic
- Arachnid Encountersspider bite, tick bite, house spider, jumping spider, spider egg sac
- outdoor hazardsbears, heatstroke, snakes, blisters, sunburn
- stings and bitesspider bite, snake bite, snakebite, ant bite, mosquito bite
- wildlife dangershark attack, bear attack, lion attack, tiger attack, crocodile attack
- bitesbite, ant bite, bedbug bite, bug bite, centipede bite
- venomous bitessnake bite, spider bite, rattlesnake bite, black widow bite, cobra bite
scorpion stingspider bite
Puncture from eight-legged creature
snake bite · venomous bite · bite · centipede bite · ant bite
scorpion stinghealing salve
Restorative ointment for wounds
pain relief · medical treatment · antidote · cure · antivenom
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