https://www.pitara.com/tags/venomous-animals/Recent content in Venomous Animals on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-bad-is-the-sting-of-a-scorpion/Sat, 17 Feb 2001 14:20:30 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-bad-is-the-sting-of-a-scorpion/<p>Ever seen a scorpion scurrying across with two crab-like claws and its tail high in the air? Well this tail is what has to be watched out for! The zing in the scorpion is in its tail for it has a sting.</p> <p>Scorpions are poisonous animals. They are arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida and are relatives of the spiders and ticks. Though they are considered creatures of the desert, you can find them in most climates, hot or cold. They can be found in snow-covered peaks, in caves, in grasslands and forests. You can even find them in your homes.</p>https://www.pitara.com/fiction-for-kids/folktales/the-farmer-and-the-serpent/Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:47:50 +0000https://www.pitara.com/fiction-for-kids/folktales/the-farmer-and-the-serpent/<p>A long time ago a farmer&rsquo;s son was going to meet his friends. It was dark and he was in a hurry, so he didn&rsquo;t see a cobra that was relaxing in the path. He trod upon the cobra&rsquo;s tail. He stepped back immediately afterwards, but it was too late. The angry cobra lashed at him and bit him.</p> <p>A cobra&rsquo;s poison is one of the deadliest in the world. The farmer&rsquo;s son stood no chance against it and died.</p>