Your child starts acting very sick. Your child develops a sore that doesn't heal. You have other questions or concerns. They are found in desert areas. About 20 different kinds occur in the southwestern United States.
Scorpions have poisonous stingers on their tails.
First aid for scorpion bites Put an ice cube on the bite to slow the spread of the venom. Then go to the nearest emergency room or wherever your physician tells you to go. If you are staying in an area where scorpions live, check your shoes and clothing before putting them on.