I'm considering getting myself a pet scorpion sometime in the near future but I'm split between a Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion or an Emperor Scorpion (or Asian Forest Scorpion if I can't find an actual Emperor Scorpion at a reasonable price since they look almost identical). I'm currently leaning towards the Giant Desert Hairy as it's my understanding that they're hardier (require less humidity) and live longer (15-20 yrs for the H. arizonensis vs 6-8 yrs for the P. imperator) + they're more readily available and less expensive than actual Emperors and I think I like the look of the Desert Hairy slightly more (although a big black scorpion would still be pretty cool). That said, it does sound as though Emperor Scorpions (and Asian Forest Scorpions) tend to be less defensive than Desert Hairy Scorpions so in that sense they may be more suitable for a beginner, although since I don't intend to handle it much if at all I wonder if that really matters much. What do you guys think would make for a better first pet scorpion? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
