Black scorpion (<i>Heterometrus longimanus</i>) as a laboratory animal: maintenance of a colony of scorpion for milking of venom for research, using a restraining device

Abstract

Scorpion venom is a rich source of many proteins and peptides. A method for collection of venom from scorpions using a restraining device is being described. The details and measurement of the restraining device as well as that of the current used are described.