That is a rather unusual sounding exclamation, but it is exactly what happened to one of our workers here in YWAM Puerto Madryn. Actually, finding a scorpion at all is rather uncommon here, so when he found one underneath his pillow we were all quite concerned. However, in my four years of living here this was the first scorpion that I had ever seen, either inside or outside of the base.
Por Juan-Pablo however, was not so convinced. While he had been sleeping, he pushed a hand underneath his pillow. Suddenly something moved, causing him to withdraw his hand quickly. Thinking it was something unusual (for this area) such as a cockroach, he raised up his pillow to brush it away. It was only then that he realised the danger that had been awaiting him. A scorpion (see photos) was hidden underneath.
The bite of one of these scorpions, when it is to the arm or leg, causes significant pain and swelling, but does not cause any risk to the life of the person. Should the bite suddenly be on the facial area, the risk increases dramatically as the poison is much closer to the brain, eyes, and other important bodily parts.
Juan-Pablo was a lucky man or had an angel looking after him.