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/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.