i once saw a 13 year old kid get bit on the neck by a scorpion of decent size in Mexico a few years ago. he foamed at the mouth and they rushed him to the nearest hospital... 4 1/2 hours away.
what was scarier was seeing those things - can't recall their proper name - but are commonly referred to as "baby killers". they kinda look like half crab, half spider and can jump a few feet to inject its venom into your body.
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