Why Won't Chickens Poisoned by Poisonous Scorpions Get Poisoned? One Thing Counters One Thing, Scorpion Poison Isn't Strong Either
Throughout the ages, the image of scorpions has not been good. There is arachnophobia towards spiders, and many people also have a phobia of scorpions.
In historical records, scorpions, toads, snakes, scorpions, and toads are known as 'Five Poisons'. Therefore, scorpions frequently appear in films and novels where they bite and kill people.
The most typical example is 'Angry Rain in Xiangxi'. Many people in the drama were killed by scorpions, and only the Angry Rain Chicken and its chicken companions could save the day.
So the question is,The scorpion in the drama contains poison, why didn't the Angry Rain Chicken get poisoned when eaten?
This is because we need to start with scorpions and their toxins.
Scorpions are a type of arthropod, and their biggest characteristic is their segmented body and a terrifying number of legs.
Scorpions have elongated bodies, and commonly found ones include red-headed, black-headed, and blue-headed scorpions. In rural areas, you often encounter red-headed scorpions.
Scorpions are indeed poisonous, and the venom is produced by glands at the bottom of the venomous teeth. After capturing prey, the venom glands are squeezed by surrounding muscles, and through needle-shaped ducts, the toxins are injected into the body.
However, in reality, the toxicity of scorpions is not strong. Like being stung by a bee, it is painful but not fatal.
Scorpion venom is similar to snake venom, it is a protein-based neurotoxin, meaning that when the chicken is bitten by a scorpion, it will experience symptoms, but if the chicken swallows the scorpion into its belly, the toxins will be digested by enzymes and cannot enter the blood system, so it will not be poisoned.
Are scorpions dangerous to humans?
Small scorpions will cause pain similar to being stung by a bee, and large scorpions will cause more pain because they secrete more venom.
Being bitten by a scorpion generally will not be fatal. In the 1920s, a study found that the pain usually subsides within a few hours, and during this process, some victims may experience nausea, sweating, and swollen lymph nodes.
Although the toxicity is not fatal, it is not 100% safe.
Especially for people with insect allergies, besides the initial pain, possible side effects include severe swelling, paleness, fever, and weakness. If a severe allergic reaction occurs, it could be life-threatening.
Therefore, after being bitten by a scorpion, you should closely monitor the symptoms of the scorpion bite and seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Finally,
Scorpions are commonly used medicinal herbs, and when operated properly, they can be used as medicine, or directly deep-fried for eating.
The scary-looking scorpion is actually a beneficial insect.
It is a typical carnivorous and omnivorous animal, eating anything, including cockroaches, spiders, stink bugs, and ants. It can be said that it is the most environmentally friendly 'insect repellent'.
