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What are the most dangerous insects found in Colorado?
I know that Colorado has a number of poisonous snakes and spiders. Each year many Coloradoans visit the Emergency Room with Rattlesnake, Black Widow, and Brown Recluse bites. I am sure that there are insects that can be just as deadly as these spiders and snakes. Are there any insects that live in Colorado that pose a life threatening risk? What insects are the most dangerous? What are the side effects of being stung or bitten by these insects?
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Colorado is actually home to several species of poisonous scorpions. They enjoy living in dark, damp areas, and are mostly active at night.
The venom from a scorpion sting is neurotoxic and causes many of the same symptoms. Depending on the amount of venom in the scorpions stinger at the time of attack the result could be fatal, especially for children under the age of 5. In minor sting cases most symptoms will subside in 24-48 hours. As with most stings clean and ice the site, then call the NPCC for further direction.
In serious cases with scorpions stings the victim may have trouble breathing, suffer from double vision, may complain of abdominal cramps or pain, and may have urinary or fecal incontinence. Other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may include tongue or throat swelling, excessive sweating or salivation, rapid heart rate, seizures, mild paralysis, and high blood pressure. Because some scorpion stings can be fatal, if any person exhibits these signs you should call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. With serious scorpion stings death can occur up to 4 days after the attack so it is best to seek professional medical advice immediately. If symptoms worsen quickly within the first few hours it is likely the victim may not survive.
The venom from a scorpion sting is neurotoxic and causes many of the same symptoms. Depending on the amount of venom in the scorpions stinger at the time of attack the result could be fatal, especially for children under the age of 5. In minor sting cases most symptoms will subside in 24-48 hours. As with most stings clean and ice the site, then call the NPCC for further direction.
In serious cases with scorpions stings the victim may have trouble breathing, suffer from double vision, may complain of abdominal cramps or pain, and may have urinary or fecal incontinence. Other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may include tongue or throat swelling, excessive sweating or salivation, rapid heart rate, seizures, mild paralysis, and high blood pressure. Because some scorpion stings can be fatal, if any person exhibits these signs you should call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. With serious scorpion stings death can occur up to 4 days after the attack so it is best to seek professional medical advice immediately. If symptoms worsen quickly within the first few hours it is likely the victim may not survive.
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