Tag: Venom

The complex cocktail of enzymes and proteins that make up animal venom contains a negligible amount of usable calories, far too little to be considered a nutritional food source. Instead, its purpose is to immobilize and begin digesting prey through toxic components.

Over 1.5 million scorpion envenomations are reported globally each year, causing a wide array of symptoms. A scorpion's sting can produce various side effects, which can range significantly in severity depending on the species and the victim's age and health.