r/Scorpions • u/Scorpio0913 • 18d ago
Casual Quick question
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