Africa's role in the global health economy is expanding, and not just through laboratories and technology. In Nigeria, young entrepreneurs are farming scorpions to supply venom for medical research. It's a risky business with potentially big rewards, and it's fuelling fresh debate about safety, regulation and ownership.
The scorpions are fed worms, insects, and egg crumbs, part of a carefully managed routine.
Scorpion farming is gaining ground in parts of Nigeria, driven by rising global demand for venom used in medical research.
