10 Most Terrifyingly Poisonous Animals In The Universe

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5) Deathstalker Scorpion

Most Poisonous Animals - Deathstalker Scorpion

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The deathstalker scorpion hangs out in the Middle East and North Africa. A sting from one of these fellas will shoot an impressive cocktail of neurotoxins deep into your veins. It will also bring you a hideous amount of pain followed by pulmonary oedema and respiratory failure, particularly if you are small, old or ill.

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On the plus side, one component of the deathstalker’s venom – chlorotoxin – has shown some potential for treating brain tumors. There is also some evidence that other components of the venom might be useful in the treatment of diabetes. So it’s not all bad.

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