During my recent trip to India i found a scorpion in our home and fortunately it didn't sting any one.
Here is what it looked like (in our regional language it is called "Mandragabba" )
Here is what it looked like (in our regional language it is called "Mandragabba" )
I was told the strings are quite dangerous and it made me think what first aid options we have in case of a sting ( apart from calling the local doctor and we live in a village and needs at least couple of hours to go to a decent hospital with all the facilities).
Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor. Use the following info at your own risk.
There is an antidote (Prazosin) available in India and here are few links related to it.Here is the info on this drug and the brands that manufacture it.
USA:
In US Antivenom is available and it is called "Anascorp". It's quite costly. Though it costs a fraction in Mexico.
India
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