Pain scale: 10 creatures with the most painful bites and injections (11 photos)

There are plenty of poisonous creatures in the world, but not all poisons are created equal. Some bites are only mildly irritating, while others slowly paralyze the victim. But there are also some that will leave you literally begging to lose consciousness.





Here are 10 creatures whose bites and stings are considered the most painful.

1. Arizona Bark Scorpion - The Most Venomous Scorpion in North America



This golden killer is a frequent "guest" in Arizona homes. Its venom causes severe pain, convulsions, and temporary paralysis of the limbs. Although the bite is rarely fatal, the agony can last up to 72 hours. During the day, scorpions hide in cracks and crevices, and at night they come out to hunt.

2. Black widow - a "gift" with a delayed effect





A bite from a female black widow seems harmless at first - like a needle prick. But after an hour, the pain spreads throughout the body, blood pressure rises, vomiting begins, and pregnant women may even have premature labor. Males are less dangerous - there is too little poison in their bodies.

3. Box jellyfish (sea wasp): death in a transparent cube



The chances of surviving a shark attack are higher than after an encounter with this jellyfish. Its venom causes hellish pain, respiratory and cardiac arrest after just 5 minutes. Even the tentacles washed up on the shore remain deadly. Scientists are developing an antidote, but it is too early to talk about the results.

4. Bullet Ant: 100% Guaranteed Hellish Feeling



Entomologist Justin Schmidt, who created the Sting Pain Scale, described the sensation as: “Pure, bright, unbearable pain. Like walking on hot coals with a nail in your heel.” The pain lasts exactly 24 hours — hence the name “24-hour ant.” Fortunately, the bite is not fatal.

5. Gila Monster - Cute Desert Dragon



One of the few poisonous lizards. Unlike snakes, it does not inject poison, but bites into the flesh, sometimes even turning over during the bite. The pain is severe, but Gila monsters rarely attack first. If bitten, unclench the jaws with a stick, otherwise it will not let go.

6. Rattlesnake - a silent killer



Their venom causes burning pain, swelling and tissue necrosis. Without treatment, even loss of a limb is possible.

7. Platypus - a cutie with poisonous spurs



Yes, this cute little animal is armed with poisonous spurs on its hind legs. The sting causes excruciating pain that cannot be relieved by conventional analgesics. Fortunately, the males produce venom during the breeding season, and they attack only in extreme cases.

8. Stingray: The Silent Avenger



It was the stingray that killed Steve Irwin, an Australian naturalist, television journalist and TV presenter, an expert in the field of wildlife and wild animals. Its spine pierces the skin, injecting venom that causes convulsions, sweating and chest pain.

9. Stonefish - Death in Camouflage



The most poisonous fish in the world. Its spines cause shock, paralysis and cardiac arrest. There is an antidote, but it is difficult to find the camouflaged fish - it looks like a stone.

10. Tarantula Hawk Wasp: Almost a Winner



This wasp hunts tarantulas, paralyzing them with its venom. Its sting is comparable to an electric shock and ranks 2nd on the Schmidt Scale. The good news: the pain lasts only 5 minutes. The bad news: these minutes will seem like an eternity.

Nature has created amazing, but sometimes very painful ways to protect its children. Therefore, the best tactic is to admire them from afar, in photos or videos.