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kjc · 07-19-2011, 12:07 AM

OMG! Praying that Wylie is okay...

From: Scorpion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

First aid
First aid for scorpion stings is generally symptomatic. It includes strong analgesia, either systemic (opiates or paracetamol) or locally applied (such as a cold compress). Hypertensive crises are treated with anxiolytics and vasodilators.[30]
Medical use

The key ingredient of the venom is a scorpion toxin protein.
Short chain scorpion toxins constitute the largest group of potassium (K+) channel blocking peptides; an important physiological role of the KCNA3 channel, also known as KV1.3, is to help maintain large electrical gradients for the sustained transport of ions such as Ca2+ that controls T lymphocyte (T cell) proliferation. Thus KV1.3 blockers could be potential immunosuppressants for the treatment of autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis).[31]
The venom of Uroplectes lineatus is clinically important in dermatology.[32]
Toxins being investigated include:
Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) which blocks small-conductance chloride channels.[33] The fact that chlorotoxin binds preferentially to glioma cells has allowed the development of new methods, that still are under investigation, for the treatment and diagnosis of several types of cancer.[34]
Maurotoxin from the venom of the Tunisian Scorpio maurus palmatus

Also says they glow under a blacklight. Lots of solutions here:

Help get rid of Scorpions - have dogs - Southwestern Gardening Forum - GardenWeb

In summary: Chickens, cats, peacocks eat them.
Catch them at night using long tweezers or forceps and a blacklight. Spraying doesn't work.
Ultrasonic plug in devices do work.
Remove any debris from around the house, seal all cracks, and apply boric acid to baseboards, outlets, and cabinets.
Diatomaceous earth (Garden Center) for the yard.
Attracted to water, maybe insects (crickets, ants) spray for them, and remove any water sources in the yard and house, fix any leaks/dripping faucets.
Find the nest and remove/destroy it. If not, problem won't go away. Check under appliances.
Most are as toxic as a bee sting, unless one is allergic.

Hope this helps...
Keeping you all in my prayers...

kjc · 07-19-2011, 12:18 AM

Also, plant lavender (there is a french variety) in the yard and around the house, harvest some in bloom and bring it inside.

Lisa and Pic · 07-19-2011, 01:33 AM

Oh Ann, I am so very sorry about sweet Wylie. Scary.

I am glad he is going to be okay and will keep him in my thoughts today.

enchilila · 07-19-2011, 01:47 AM

I'm so glad Wylie is alright! BettyBoop will go after anything that crawls. I grew up with those nasty critters and have been stung several times in the middle of the night. No fun! Give Wylie some extra TLC. It always made me feel better.

roseslevi · 07-19-2011, 02:02 AM

Wow Ann just seeing this, glad Wylie is alright. I can't imagine living with scorpions, I freak out over garden snakes!

maddieadoptedme · 07-19-2011, 02:48 AM

i use to live in AZ, and had been stung 3 different times over the years

OMG they hurt. i had more than 1 exterminator tell use that spray doesnt do any good unless you get the spray directley on them. we lost many a baby goats to there sting. but boy o boy did the chickens love to eat them. kinda wierd that they didnt die from the bites.
Hope your baby is doing ok, keep a close eye on him. its the one thing i dont miss about AZ, besides the crazy freeways.

Maximo · 07-19-2011, 04:10 AM

How is little Wylie today? I hope he is doing well.

I told my father what happened and he said that when we lived in AZ out on McCormick Ranch when it was still more desert than anything, he had the house and entire yard sprayed once a month and we never saw a single scorpion. However, he noted that was in the 70s and more potent chemicals were probably allowed at that time.

BonBon · 07-19-2011, 04:27 AM

Oh, the poor baby!! I'm so glad you were right there to give him comfort and love on him while he was scared. How is Mr. Wylie this morning?

Sending all your babies big huggins,
Bonny

celstu1 · 07-19-2011, 04:29 AM

Oh no! poor Wylie! I have a scorpion frozen in a paperweight type thing on my desk.. thats the closest Ive come to seeing one. (well except a zoo or something). I think they are soooo cool but I don't want to get bit/stung by one thats for sure!

Ringo1 · 07-19-2011, 05:38 AM

Hope little Wylie is doing well today. Poor baby.

kdhawks · 07-19-2011, 05:52 AM

Just seeing this! Poor Wylie! I'm glad he is okay - and I hope he is feeling even better today. That is so scary.

tjdmom · 07-19-2011, 05:55 AM

Oh my gosh! I've never even thought of that! That must be scary to have to deal with! I'm so glad he's ok!

TammyJM · 07-19-2011, 07:42 AM

How is Wylie this morning?

Taryn0405 · 07-19-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddieadoptedme

i use to live in AZ, and had been stung 3 different times over the years

OMG they hurt. i had more than 1 exterminator tell use that spray doesnt do any good unless you get the spray directley on them. we lost many a baby goats to there sting. but boy o boy did the chickens love to eat them. kinda wierd that they didnt die from the bites.
Hope your baby is doing ok, keep a close eye on him. its the one thing i dont miss about AZ, besides the crazy freeways.

There we go. Natural pest control.

Just get a bunc of chickens out and around your house. That way they eat the scorpions and Wylie can get his exercise chasing chickens!

I never knew chickens ate scorpions. Cool!

gidget529 · 07-19-2011, 12:48 PM

Hope Wylie is ok today and it did not get worse over the evening! You're in our thoughts and prayers!

07-19-2011, 12:07 AM	#46
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	OMG! Praying that Wylie is okay... From: Scorpion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia First aid First aid for scorpion stings is generally symptomatic. It includes strong analgesia, either systemic (opiates or paracetamol) or locally applied (such as a cold compress). Hypertensive crises are treated with anxiolytics and vasodilators.[30] Medical use The key ingredient of the venom is a scorpion toxin protein. Short chain scorpion toxins constitute the largest group of potassium (K+) channel blocking peptides; an important physiological role of the KCNA3 channel, also known as KV1.3, is to help maintain large electrical gradients for the sustained transport of ions such as Ca2+ that controls T lymphocyte (T cell) proliferation. Thus KV1.3 blockers could be potential immunosuppressants for the treatment of autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis).[31] The venom of Uroplectes lineatus is clinically important in dermatology.[32] Toxins being investigated include: Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) which blocks small-conductance chloride channels.[33] The fact that chlorotoxin binds preferentially to glioma cells has allowed the development of new methods, that still are under investigation, for the treatment and diagnosis of several types of cancer.[34] Maurotoxin from the venom of the Tunisian Scorpio maurus palmatus Also says they glow under a blacklight. Lots of solutions here: Help get rid of Scorpions - have dogs - Southwestern Gardening Forum - GardenWeb In summary: Chickens, cats, peacocks eat them. Catch them at night using long tweezers or forceps and a blacklight. Spraying doesn't work. Ultrasonic plug in devices do work. Remove any debris from around the house, seal all cracks, and apply boric acid to baseboards, outlets, and cabinets. Diatomaceous earth (Garden Center) for the yard. Attracted to water, maybe insects (crickets, ants) spray for them, and remove any water sources in the yard and house, fix any leaks/dripping faucets. Find the nest and remove/destroy it. If not, problem won't go away. Check under appliances. Most are as toxic as a bee sting, unless one is allergic. Hope this helps... Keeping you all in my prayers... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-19-2011, 12:18 AM	#47
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Also, plant lavender (there is a french variety) in the yard and around the house, harvest some in bloom and bring it inside. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-19-2011, 01:33 AM	#48
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Oh Ann, I am so very sorry about sweet Wylie. Scary. I am glad he is going to be okay and will keep him in my thoughts today. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

07-19-2011, 01:47 AM	#49
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	I'm so glad Wylie is alright! BettyBoop will go after anything that crawls. I grew up with those nasty critters and have been stung several times in the middle of the night. No fun! Give Wylie some extra TLC. It always made me feel better. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

07-19-2011, 02:02 AM	#50
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	Wow Ann just seeing this, glad Wylie is alright. I can't imagine living with scorpions, I freak out over garden snakes! __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

07-19-2011, 02:48 AM	#51
maddieadoptedme Spoiled Rotten Rescue Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Living In The Moment Posts: 2,690	i use to live in AZ, and had been stung 3 different times over the years OMG they hurt. i had more than 1 exterminator tell use that spray doesnt do any good unless you get the spray directley on them. we lost many a baby goats to there sting. but boy o boy did the chickens love to eat them. kinda wierd that they didnt die from the bites. Hope your baby is doing ok, keep a close eye on him. its the one thing i dont miss about AZ, besides the crazy freeways. __________________ Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth. Misty, Maddie and Jordie's Mom

07-19-2011, 04:10 AM	#52
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	How is little Wylie today? I hope he is doing well. I told my father what happened and he said that when we lived in AZ out on McCormick Ranch when it was still more desert than anything, he had the house and entire yard sprayed once a month and we never saw a single scorpion. However, he noted that was in the 70s and more potent chemicals were probably allowed at that time. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-19-2011, 04:27 AM	#53
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Oh, the poor baby!! I'm so glad you were right there to give him comfort and love on him while he was scared. How is Mr. Wylie this morning? Sending all your babies big huggins, Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-19-2011, 04:29 AM	#54
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oh no! poor Wylie! I have a scorpion frozen in a paperweight type thing on my desk.. thats the closest Ive come to seeing one. (well except a zoo or something). I think they are soooo cool but I don't want to get bit/stung by one thats for sure! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-19-2011, 05:38 AM	#55
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Hope little Wylie is doing well today. Poor baby. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

07-19-2011, 05:52 AM	#56
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Just seeing this! Poor Wylie! I'm glad he is okay - and I hope he is feeling even better today. That is so scary. __________________ katy&levi

07-19-2011, 05:55 AM	#57
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	Oh my gosh! I've never even thought of that! That must be scary to have to deal with! I'm so glad he's ok!

07-19-2011, 07:42 AM	#58
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	How is Wylie this morning?

07-19-2011, 12:48 PM	#60
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Hope Wylie is ok today and it did not get worse over the evening! You're in our thoughts and prayers! __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)