"Stowaway Scorpion from Kenya Found in Woman's Luggage 12 Days Later"

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"Stowaway Scorpion from Kenya Found in Woman's Luggage 12 Days Later"
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An Irish woman found a fat-tailed scorpion in her luggage 12 days after returning from Kenya, and named it Kenny. The scorpion was eventually captured and taken to the National Reptile Zoo in Ireland. Although the scorpion's sting was not medically significant, it could cause irritation and difficulties for people with breathing problems. The woman initially thought it was a dangerous breed, but it turned out to be a harmless species.

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