Fun Facts--The Scorpion Edition: Scorpions can survive without food for up to a year if they have enough water. They can do this because they have an extremely slow metabolism. However, even when they are starving, they can still strike immediately. There are nearly 2,000 species of scorpions, with 70 species living in the United States. Approximately 30–40 scorpion species worldwide are dangerous to humans. Of the 70 species of scorpion in the United States, the most dangerous is the Arizona bark scorpion. Its sting causes extreme pain, numbness, and, in rare cases, death. It is nocturnal and can climb walls and ceilings. A baby scorpion is called a "scorpling." The most venomous scorpion in the world is the deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus). Its venom is one of the most expensive liquids in the world, with an estimated cost of $39 million per gallon. Its venom has been used to treat cancer, malaria, and bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. The deathstalker scorpion is not only the deadliest scorpion in the world, it also has the fastest lunge, at 51 inches (130 cm) per second, which is faster than the blink of an eye. Though not the most venomous scorpion in the world, the Indian red scorpion kills more people than any other scorpion. Most deaths occur due to pulmonary embolism (fluid in the lungs). Scorpions can survive nuclear fallout and can withstand up to 10 times more radiation than humans. While they may not be able to survive the actual nuclear blast, they could survive the aftermath.by johnataylor on TwosFun Facts--The Scorpion Edition: Scorpions can survive without food for up to a year if they have enough water. They can do this because they have an extremely slow metabolism. However, even when they are starving, they can still strike immediately. There are nearly 2,000 species of scorpions, with 70 species living in the United States. Approximately 30–40 scorpion species worldwide are dangerous to humans. Of the 70 species of scorpion in the United States, the most dangerous is the Arizona bark scorpion. Its sting causes extreme pain, numbness, and, in rare cases, death. It is nocturnal and can climb walls and ceilings. A baby scorpion is called a "scorpling." The most venomous scorpion in the world is the deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus). Its venom is one of the most expensive liquids in the world, with an estimated cost of $39 million per gallon. Its venom has been used to treat cancer, malaria, and bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. The deathstalker scorpion is not only the deadliest scorpion in the world, it also has the fastest lunge, at 51 inches (130 cm) per second, which is faster than the blink of an eye. Though not the most venomous scorpion in the world, the Indian red scorpion kills more people than any other scorpion. Most deaths occur due to pulmonary embolism (fluid in the lungs). Scorpions can survive nuclear fallout and can withstand up to 10 times more radiation than humans. While they may not be able to survive the actual nuclear blast, they could survive the aftermath.