My first scorpion encounter was a sting I will never forget.
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When was the last time you saw a scorpion? Have you seen it before? Believe me, reality is different from what I used to watch on film.
But I have never seen them in reality. Not until I get stung. I look at it, and I see it. My brain tries to process it. Is it really a scorpion? Maybe not. I took my phone, opened my Chrome browser, scanned it and I got more details about the scorpion.
It's Thursday, it's environmental sanitation. We use these days to clean our areas, gutters, in and out. But unfortunately for me, I did know someone was ambushing me...... trying to claim my territory. That will never happen.
After cleaning the environment, I was trying to arrange where I normally keep our bench. I swept it first, I swept the enemy out. It couldn't hide anymore. Unknowingly to me, it attacked straight to my toe. I got a quick reaction, what could that be? I look down..... It's right there, staring at me. Ready to attack again, with all its armed up. I remember a post on Facebook about a user who shared how they escaped a scorpion, which looks exactly like this.
Just to be sure I have to scan it.
I clicked the search button and typed: What should I do if I get stung by a scorpion? I got different answers:
- Use cold water
- It depends on the scorpion
- If symptoms start such as...
I paused and tried to listen, do I have any reaction right now? It's only the place I got stung, my toe. No, that's not painful, sha. Worst part, it's escape, the very minute I look up to check my phone, I can't find it again. Good for him. It escaped.
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Google search from my chrome browser
While still going through the scorpion page, I saw a particular question: why do they sting? For protection from predators, to protect their territory. So I now have someone who is fighting for territory in my shop. We shall meet again but that time, I don't think it will survive it. I'm actually planning an ambush (clearing the area).
My friend, a grandma, pays a visit. I showed her and she was surprised. She asked if I had used anything on it and I said no. She gave me a rub, and I used it to massage the place. That's nice though. She told me that a bigger one stung her father, which led to his death. Omo..... I begin to fear oo. But then I remember, this one may be more harmful, just a small sting. From what I read.... no symptoms.
After some hours, the place looks swollen and heavy, with a little scratched pain. Maybe the rub subdued it.....I thought so.
Moral lesson
Don’t underestimate where these things can hide. Cleanliness leads to godliness, health, and wealth. Keep a clean environment and always be alert. And if you get stung, my dear, panic if it's necessary — check for symptoms, clean the area, apply ice or rub, and if things get worse, please go to the hospital.
Have you encountered with terrorist before, how did it happen and how it i end? Share your experiences, someone might find it helpful.
Thanks for reading.
Cc;
@emmaboy23, @xkool24 and @missyleo.