Is there anyone else that likes to collect spiders and scorpions on here?

Question

I thought it would be cool to meet other people that enjoy them as much as I do.

I have only been stung by a black emperor scorpion. The first 5 times or so a small blister showed and now whenever I get stung, the only pain I recieve is the pain from the stinger piercing my skin. The black emperor is the only scorp I would hold.

I want to get into to raising a few different kinds of them, including the AZ bark scorpion. I had them once before, but never had any multiply on me.

I even had western black widows, but after my cousins had children, I was forced to get rid of my fav arachnids along with the bark scorps. I was pissed, but later understood it was for there safety.

Answer 1

Join an arachnid hobbyist message board, the biggest being Arachnoboards at: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/ or the American Tarantula Society at: http://www.atshq.org/forum/index.php

I've personally met a number of people from these sites personally.

Answer 2

Oh gosh, I live in the country and there are scorpions and spiders EVERYWHERE! You would be in collecting paradise. xD lol.

For that reason, I don't really like either of them. I've been stung by scorpions too many times to like them. Have you ever been stung? It feels like someone putting a burning cigarette out on your skin. Ouch.

Answer 3

hope you live in Florida--you can find both in your house for free