A man is recovering after being hospitalised following a scorpion sting while he slept at a wooden camp deep in Trinidad’s Northern Range.
The incident reportedly occurred around midnight when the man was stung on the back of his right hand, close to the wrist.
The scorpion was identified as Tityus tenuicauda, a species found in Trinidad and previously documented in parts of the Northern Range.
Following the sting, inflammation developed around the affected area and the man was taken to hospital for treatment.
According to information shared about the incident, doctors opened and cleaned the affected area after inflammation accumulated around the wound. He was subsequently placed on antibiotics and is said to be recovering well.
The incident has prompted a reminder for people spending time in forested areas, wooden camps and similar environments to be alert for scorpions, particularly around sleeping areas.
Bedding should be checked before use, while clothing and footwear should be inspected or shaken out before being put on. Areas where people are staying should also be kept as clear as possible of materials that may provide hiding places for scorpions.
Anyone who is stung and experiences severe or worsening symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.
While the man continues his recovery, the incident highlights the importance of taking scorpion encounters seriously, particularly in remote areas where access to medical treatment may take longer.