Why are scorpions poisonous?

A.
to scare people

B.
to kill their prey

C.
to chase off spiders

D.
to protect themselves

B. (i think)

Explanation:One undeniable fact is that scorpions are venomous. ... Most species possess a sting comparable to that of a bee sting, but a few scorpion species have a venomous sting that can be lethal to humans. Scorpion venom is a neurotoxin, a chemical that affects the nervous system, ultimately killing or paralyzing their prey.

in that passage i would say the sentence which best describes the overall impact of the setting is when they mention the absence of people because it suggests that taking a walk at night is unusual.

i don't know and i don't care .