Scorpions are sometimes underestimated by humans but they are highly dangerous creatures that we should beware of. They are a kind of spider like creature but it is called arachnids. They mostly live in warm and dry climates.

Some of us, see this creature on daily basis but overlook what it's venom can do, if it mistakenly bites you. This is why I have prepared this article, to show you some of the common things you should do, if you are bitten by a scorpion.

Before I start educating you on some of the things you should do if bitten, first of all, I will show you some of the common symptoms you will notice.

* You will feel intense pain

* There will be tingling and numbness around the sting

* The sting will start swelling

* There will be difficulty in breathing

* High blood pressure

* You will feel restlessness and uncontrollable crying.

Wash the area with soap and water

Apply a cold compress on the area of the bite for 10 minutes

Keep the affected part in a comfortable position.

Go to a doctor and make sure you get tetanus shots and boosters to decrease your chances of getting illness.

ere are some quick tips to help you quit smoking:

1. Set a date to quit smoking, and stick to it. If you are stopping by yourself, it is recommended that you stop smoking completely on your quit date. Make it sooner rather than later.

2. Get as support from your family, friends and loved ones. Let them know you are planning to quit smoking. So that they can encourage you to do it.

3. Plan ahead for situations in which you are likely to be tempted to smoke, such as parties, drinking beer, going to bars etc. and try to avoid them.

4. Throw away all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters etc. and anything else that might remind you of smoking.

5. If you really want to stop do these;

-Take a deep breath, relax and focus your mind on something else.

- Drink plenty of water. 

-Always delay the urge to smoke because the more you delay, the lesser the urge will come.

- Try doing something else, such as chewing gum, drinking or eating healthy foods. You can also hold something like pen to replace the need to hold a cigarette.

6. Always remind yourself of the medical and financial benefits of quitting, especially if you are losing the motivation to quit.

7. You can visit medical personnel for more advice and assistance to quit smoking.