Efficacy of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) as an antiparasitic treatment for scorpions (Androctonus bicolor) and its impact on venom production

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  By Guy Haimovitch - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=630184 Efficacy of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) as an antiparasitic treatment for scorpions (Androctonus bicolor) and its impact on venom production Abstract Mite infestations are a recurrent welfare issue that significantly affect the health, venom production, and survival of scorpions, particularly under human care. Chemical acaricides such as permethrins and fipronil, widely used in veterinary medicine for mite and tick control, are contraindicated in scorpions. Since mites and scorpions both belong to the class Arachnida, even minimal exposure can result in severe toxicity or death. Neem oil ( Azadirachta indica ) has been widely recognized for its acaricidal, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Its main compound, azadirachtin, interferes with mite development and reproduction, leading to reduced infestations and egg viability. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 1...

On an embolus anomaly in a male of the theraphosid Hapalotremus yuraqchanka Sherwood et al., 2021 (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

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On an embolus anomaly in a male of the theraphosid Hapalotremus yuraqchanka Sherwood et al., 2021 (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

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An anomalous left palpal bulb of a non-type male of Hapalotremus yuraqchanka Sherwood et al., 2021 from Bolivia is described, based on a specimen deposited in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History.

Sherwood, Danniella. (2023). On an embolus anomaly in a male of the theraphosid Hapalotremus yuraqchanka Sherwood et al., 2021 (Araneae: Theraphosidae). 38. 120-122.