2007-01-20 01:48:05 · 5 answers · asked by Soundguy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
There's a difference between poisonous and venemous, if you eat it and it kills you it's poisonous, if it stings or bites and causes irritation or death, it's venemous.
But, yes, by definition, ALL scorpions and spiders are venemous, some just more than others. And I personally steer away from things with eight legs.... just too many.......
2007-01-20 01:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The distinction between poisonous and venomous
is a rather academic one. Everyone knows what
you mean by saying a scorpion is poisonous. All
scorpions and most (but not all) spiders are, too.
I assume what you mean is are any of the scorpions in California dangerous to a human being. There is one species of scorpion in
Arizona and Mexico, probably in California, too,
which has the reputation of being dangerous. The
probability of death from its sting is small, though.
This scorpion used to go by the name of
Centruroides sculpturatus, though I think it has
recently been found that it is the same as a
Mexican species that has a different name. I knew
a ten year old girl in Arizona who had been stung
by one of these and obviously had not died. The
mortality rate is quite low. As far as I know other
species in California, though they may be painful,
are not dangerous.
2007-01-22 04:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only place you'll be seeing snakes and scorpions would be if you go on a hike...and even then you might not see anything. I've lived here my whole life and I don't think I've actually seen a legit scorpion. As for spiders, they'll be in any place you ever go...but they're rarely poisonous and we never really hear of someone who's been bitten by a deadly spider. If you're in at least a decent hotel you'll be fine...I'm sure you won't find spiders in a motel 6 either if that's where you'll be staying. Don't worry about it and have fun!
2016-05-24 00:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All scorpions are VENOMOUS, each has varying degrees of toxicity however, you should look into some information on the common species found in your area for the different levels of toxicity.
hope this helps!
2007-01-20 03:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes the smaller the pinchers , the more poisonous .
2007-01-20 03:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by deeromper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋