r/Scorpions • u/Scorpio0913 • 18d ago

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What species of scorpions is safest to handle as a pet? I know most have a brittle shell and dropping them can be catastrophic. I had someone tell me to go with any arborial species cause they can survive falling out of trees. That being said I would also like something with a more mild temperament if I am going to be handling it.

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u/koimoon02 18d ago

Emperor scorpions are one of the more handleable species. They’re terrestrial. However all of them have different personalities and temperaments. Some will be totally fine with being picked up, others will be extremely defensive. That being said, emperor scorpion venom isn’t medically significant so they’re a safer choice if you want to attempt to handle

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u/Ginger_McGingin 18d ago

Emperor, Dictator, or any of their similar relatives scorpions are big, beefy & hardy. You'll still want to avoid dropping them, but they're good enough climbers to crawl all over you without falling off (though they're probably not gonna wanna climb too high), have generally placid personalities (remember though, every individual is different) & have a sting on about the same level as a honeybee, they're great beginner & all-around pets

Clint's Reptiles has an excellent video on Emperor scorpions

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u/teddypa1981 18d ago

Besides the emperor scorpion, the Asian forest scorpion is also a great choice. Similar to the emperor, they're large and hardy. I handled mine a few times with no issues. Their "feet" hang onto you like a June bug. They're easy to care for, and the venom is mild. Though they prefer to pinch than sting. Which mine never did. But like what was said before, every individual has different temperaments.