You don't often find the words "pet" and "scorpion" together in the same sentence, do you? But there are loads of very loyal scorpion-keepers around the world who do call scorpions good pets. These are people who intentionally went out and bought a scorpion. You are not going to cuddle and pet a scorpion. It is recommended to handle a scorpion as little as possible. A scorpion will not do tricks or beg for its dinner. All pet scorpions do have stings. You can't find a de-stinged scorpion - well, not a living one, anyway. If you are allergic to bee stings, DO NOT ADOPT IT! But people who care for pet scorpions think they are good pets, not for what the scorpion gives to them, but for what they can give to the scorpion. Caring for any living creature is not only a great responsibility, when you can do it, you can! And scorpions don't talk back. They do not complain. They are relatively hardy creatures. They don't need to be walked, and are easy to clean up after. It can live for about 6-8 years, long enough for you two to get to know each other. It is not recommended to just pick up any old scorpion from any desert or tropical rain forest that you happen to be passing through. There are scorpions that have venom that is more powerful than a bee sting. There are only a few kinds of scorpions that are considered "friendly" (as in they do not plot to escape and take control of your home). Scorpions are relatively inexpensive to buy, feed and take care of. They need artificial light, artificial heat, a place to hide, water and bugs like crickets or mealworms to eat. They don't need a lot of exercise, so you can keep them in a small vivarium or enclosure. They're not a usual pet, but if you go into the relationship with the right attitude, a scorpion can make an excellent pet, indeed.
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