Euscorpius italicus

Euscorpius italicus's venom primarily serves as a defense mechanism and a means to subdue prey. While its sting can be painful, it only poses a low toxicity risk to humans, typically causing temporary effects such as localized pain and swelling. There are no major neurotoxins that present a threat to human health, and no significant long-term consequences are associated with its sting, which is considered mild compared to other scorpion species.

The sting of euscorpius italicus can cause a range of reactions from mild irritation to severe discomfort in animals like humans, dogs, cats, and horses, as well as in smaller creatures such as bees. While the adult euscorpius italicus is responsible for the stinging, the severity of the reaction varies among different animals and depends on individual sensitivities and the quantity of venom received. In some cases, repeated exposure may result in increased sensitivity, leading to more intense reactions upon subsequent stings.

Euscorpius italicus typically sting humans when they feel threatened. Stings mainly occur due to unintentional human contact. While their venom lacks serious toxicity to humans, stings can be painful, causing localized discomfort. Euscorpius italicus have limited impact from stinging, often using it as a defense rather than hunting.