"Not exactly. This stinger isn't just for show." He twitches his lion's tail - where there would usually be a tuft of fur, there's a wicked-looking scorpion stinger. He's killed enough humans to know exactly how long it takes for the paralytic effect to take hold. And once the Dirt Man's muscles are all locked in place? Easy.

The paralytic will also stop him from singing, which is probably the best part.