The family I am talking about in this blog is the “ Arachnids ”. This species includes all the invertebrates which have legs or appendages that match totalling to eight. Hence Spiders, Scorpions included there are a lot of other animals in this family
I want to first talk about one of these two species. This blog post will be directed towards introducing the family of Scorpions and a few that can be chosen for a pet. Though scorpions are taken to be hideous and dangerous there are a few that can be quite the opposite. They sure are hard shelled and not the cutey/cudlies but make a great companion. No, not the dog types, with who you can sit by the wayside and discuss issues. They will more or less be a slithering and beautifully lethal and dangerous looking partner sitting beside your computer.
Now let me get into listing the ones people can have as pets:
Emperor Scorpion – is one of the largest known Scorpions in the world. Despite the size they are fairly docile and the best choice for a first timer. They can live upto the age of 8 years and have a shiny black body. They are the most sought species of Scorpions as pets.
Tanzanian Redclaw – is a slightly smaller member of this family when compared to the Emperor. This is not recommended for beginners due to a higher level of aggression than the Emperor. Their claws astonishingly strong but their sting is not harmful to humans. One might feel a bit more than a bee sting if stung by this class.
Chillean Chocolate Scorpion – is not the recommended choice for a beginner. Even a known breeder/handler should think twice before making the choice. Though the scorpion’s sting is not lethal to humans it is still good enough to beat a hornet, which is comparitively painful. With strong claws and a very territorial nature they could cause some damage if not handled carefully.
Giant Blue Scorpion – often mistaken for the Asian Forest Scorpion also makes quite an interesting pet. They are very similar to the outlook of the Emporer with a slightly stronger sting. The claws are more prominent is attacks and handlers need to be weary of them. They are very tamable if frequently handled and are not lethal to humans.
Javanese Jungle Scorpion – are relatively large species but are also sought in large numbers as pets. This is a hard to find class and hence a feather in the cap for true scorpion owners and handlers. Their sting is agreeably gentle, matching maybe a wasp. They are also a suggested class for beginners as they easily tamed and comparitively less lethal.
Giant Hairy Scorpion – is the one which stands out from the rest of the above. This is commonly found to be a light colored species, bearing brown hair on a yellow body. They can be attacking but are harmless to humans, if not allergic to the venom. Their basic habitat is a desert and hence need extra care while housing. Excess moisture could kiil this particular species. These also are easily tamed and handled by humans.
Androctonus australis – this one is specifchandru021y important to stay away from, however, as its venom is equivalent to that of a Black Mamba .
With this I would like to end the list of pet Scorpions. These scorpions are usually available through online portals for purchase. These sites will give you info about how to house them and what to remember while housing them. I will be introducing the more potent class of Arachnids - “The Spider” in my next blog.
I would like to thank @emptor for the encouragement he has shown for my little endeavour. Looking forward for more participation from the MS Community, so I can continue this venture into the world of the amazing and exotic pets.
