On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom1s spread. If the scorpion was Centruroides, post-sting manifestations may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility.
Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live.
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