If you touch a scorpion in the water, it could sting you, according to Insectek. However, this is a rare occurrence. The ...

A 40-year-old woman returning from vacation wound up in the hospital after she was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage from the baggage claim at Logan Airport in Boston.

Wash the sting with soap and water, and apply ice in 10-minute intervals. It's advisable to remove jewelry in case of swelling. Avoid submerging the limb in ice water. Preventing scorpions in the ...