Scorpions are distributed throughout Iran and the genus Hemiscorpius is particularly
important in this region. Hemiscorpius lepturus is the most significant species within the …

Background and purpose: Scorpions have always received attention in Iran because of their
frequency and venom. In the past 50 years many aspects of scorpion biology have been …

An updated checklist of the scorpiofauna of Iran is presented. The checklist is based on
records of scorpion species which their presence have been confirmed in Iran through field …

Background: Scorpions are one of the most important medical arthropods in Iran. This study
aimed to determine the fauna, spatial distribution and some morphological characteristics of …

Aim: The present study aimed at compiling an updated checklist of scorpion species in 2017.
Methods: scorpion, species, classification, Iran, and family were taken as keywords and …

Background: The scorpions have enjoyed medical importance from ancient times because
of their morphological structure and venom. The identification of the species of these …

Burrows of O. doriae were in slop areas with one side tumulus, having oval entrance, 12–15
mm in small diameter and 25–45 mm in large diameter with the mean length and depth of 38 …

Scorpion envenomation's ignored public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries
is alarming. Particularly dangerous for small children and the elderly, it can cause severe …

The scorpion sting has long been a medical problem for people, especially those in the
military forces. At the time of the Iran-Iraq war, it was one of the main health problems of …

Background: Although scorpionism is recorded worldwide, some regions such as Iran
present a higher incidence. Due to the great prevalence of scorpion stings in Khuzestan …