In Uzumlu they hold snake bite and scorpion sting antidote in the local clinic. Probably because a lot of the locals would not be able to get to the Devlet fast enough. I should imagine this will apply to most rural villages, best to check your local clinic before you need it. The smaller scorpions, about the size of a thumbnail, are the most poisonous. The larger ones, 2-3inches long look nasty but are less venomous. An Uzumlu local, who has done some work for us in the past, has been stung twice by scorpions in the past, one on the arm and one on the leg. He said it was very painful and his leg and arm were very swollen for about 2-3 days. They are like a very very bad wasp sting and are generally only fatal for very young children, very old adults or people with underlying medical problems such as heart problems or are allergic to insect stings (Anaphalactic Shock problem which has to be treated with an adrenaline injection as well as the antidote). If you, or anyone staying with you, feel they are at risk the best thing to do is find out now if your local CLINIC, not Doctor, holds the antidote. If not, then follow Nichola's advice and go straight to the Devlet Hospital.
