Scorpions around Cancun

We have seen many scorpions around Cancun, especially when living outside of Cancun. They are extremely unaggressive and will sting only if prompted or bothered. I am the only one in our family who has ever been stung by a scorpion (6 times on the chest), despite living

Any child under the age of 6, stung by a scorpion should receive immediate medical attention. So should adults who experience any change in breathing or produce thick, ropy mucous. These danger signs will appear soon after the sting. Although it is a good idea to see a physician, it is not necessary for routine scorpion stings, most scropion stings around Cancun will be uncomfortable for about twenty-four hours. Fatalities in Cancun are extremely rare. Almost all occur in the state of Durango, which has especially venomous scorpions.