The discussion revolves around the bark scorpion, particularly its potential danger to humans and general perceptions of scorpions as pets. Participants share personal experiences with scorpion stings and express varying opinions on their behavior and characteristics.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the bark scorpion's danger level, with some sharing personal anecdotes that downplay the threat while others express a more negative view of scorpions in general. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the nature of scorpions and their behavior.
Participants' claims about the bark scorpion's danger are based on personal experiences, which may not reflect broader scientific understanding. There are also varying opinions on scorpion behavior that lack empirical support.
tribdog said:I just found a scorpion in my apartment. It was just kicking back on the tile in the bathroom. good thing I saw it because I've been bare foot all day. They say that the bark scorpion can be deadly, but I have been stung by one before and I didn't even come close to dying. I didn't even feel sick. It was painful and it hurt for a few days, but I never considered it life threatening.
tribdog said:I watched a show on scorpions a while ago. They are just about the most disagreeable animals on the planet. There is nothing nice about them and I think they attempt to kill and eat every single animal they come into contact with. Including their brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children, cousins, neighbors, etc.
TheStatutoryApe said:I hear that they sometimes go crazy and kill themselves too.