Hi, I have several T's and I was thinking I might get a scorpion.....MIGHT......we have wild 1s here that get in the house. they have stung me and my grandma. While I am scared of them I dont want to be I thought getting 1 as a pet would help me get over it.

what is the best 1 to get thats docile, less likely to sting me and I can handle?

I'll also need to convince my grandma........any cool facts I could use? lol

I would suggest Pandinus imperator (Emperor Scorpion). They are very large, relatively non-aggressive and have a mild sting. This is the first scorpion I owned and it is still my favorite. I have many species now. I would suggest getting a few and giving them ample space and hides. They are fairly easy to breed. Are the scorpions in your house Centruroides vittatus (Striped bark scorpions)?

Personally I think you should keep your local specimens as you will save money and also get to know the behaviour of your natives.

C. vittatus which is probably the species you have there does make a wonderful beginner species. They can also be kept communally. Would this work for you over a purchased species?

Hi. I think she's saying she wants one that's a bit more docile than the natives (i.e. one that hasn't stung her yet!). That seems reasonable to me. : )

I don't keep them myself, but I think the Emperors would be a great choice. They are easy to handle and care for, readily available, and reasonably priced. I haven't looked into it, but I'm sure you could find them CB.

If you enjoy them, THEN move on to the more fiesty locals. ; )

Jeni

It's hard to get more docile than the genus Diplocentrus of which several members live in the US Southwest including southern Arizona where I believe many ATS members are right now. I've been stung before trying to capture them but being so small they weren't even able to break the skin so I didn't feel a thing. Not sure about their current availability on the market though.

If unavailable I agree emperors are a hobby staple for beginners and experts alike.

Flat rock scorpions (Hadogenes species) are usually incredibly docile, especially Hadogenes paucidens. Even if you did manage to get stung by one you will barely feel anything.