Effect of Asian Black Scorpion Heterometrus fastigiousus Couzijn Envenomation on Certain Enzymatic and Hematological Parameters

Introduction Accidental scorpion sting is a serious health issue of poor communities in tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world. Out of 1500 scorpion species distributed throughout the world, only 50 scorpion species have been proved lethal to human [1]. The symptoms of scorpion envenomation depend on species, age, venom composition and the victim’s physiological response. Scorpion sting may induce local skin reactions, neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders. Scorpion venom is a cocktail of various polypeptides with diverse pharmacological and physiological activities and exerts its effects by targeting ion channels [2]. Asian black scorpions belonging to genus Heterometrus (Family: Abstract