When people think of deadly scorpions, deserts are usually the first environments that come to mind. This video examines why ...

When people think about dangerous wildlife in the United States, they often picture exotic jungles or faraway wilderness. The ...

PHOENIX — As temperatures rise, scorpions and spiders emerge from hiding, prompting an increase in envenomation calls, notes the Banner Poison Control Center. The center’s director, Maureen Roland, ...

Scorpions are among the most recognizable arachnids in the world, known for their distinctive pincers and curved tails tipped ...

Venomous activity is spiking months early in Arizona as record March heat drives rattlesnakes and scorpions out of dormancy and into residential areas and hiking trails.

Scorpions live in a diverse range of habitats and come in a wide range of sizes. There are more than 2,000 known scorpion ...

Forget about complaining over gnats and mosquitoes — Arizona is home to some of the most venomous creatures on the planet. If you want to be precise, know that venomous creatures inject toxins through ...

Spring marks the busiest time of year for the Oklahoma Poison Center, with spikes in exposure to all kinds of venomous or toxic animals and plants. The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of ...