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[cathar_jedi]

What shall I do with this scorpion?

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[notpissedoff]

Kill it.

[cathar_jedi]

I see no reason to do this. Despite its best efforts, it is no threat to me.

[notpissedoff]

Is it poisonous?

[cathar_jedi]

I believe that it is, but the literature I have found suggests that this species' sting is not lethal.

Also, it is slow to move when there is no fire.

[ruby_nova]

How big is it?

[cathar_jedi]

Not terribly large. Perhaps ten centimeters. [That's somewhat more than five inches.]

[ruby_nova]

I think I'm more of a fan of the cute and fuzzy instead of the creepy crawly. Where'd you find it? If you don't keep it, it'd probably be best to just find a place where there aren't any people living and let it go.

[cathar_jedi]

There is a certain elegance to its shape which I find admirable.

Near to the Hall where we are all born, there was a man chained to a wooden throne. The scorpion was within the throne.

You are right.

[ice_echani]

How did you get a scorpion?

[cathar_jedi]

While guarding I found a man chained to a throne, and the creature was within the throne. I did not need to kill it, so I am trying to decide what to do with it now.

[ice_echani]

I see--another strange incident.

If you can keep it safely, I suppose it could make a rather interesting pet.

[crowsloveapples]

Some people keep them as pets. But they're very dangerous, you should be careful!

You could also see if Castor needs more of them!

[cathar_jedi]

It is hostile to movement, but perhaps if caged...

The book that I found suggests that this species [ 1] is not lethal to adult humans who are not allergic. I am not human, but I doubt that my body responds too differently to venom.

Why would Castor need them? Surely there are more efficient ways to poison weapons.

[crowsloveapples]

You'd have to cage him yup! I can help you if you want! I've taken care of scorpions before. If you don't want him you can take him to the shelter too!

Oh wow you found a book! I guess that means he's safe then.

I'm not sure what Castor does with them, he seemed to like them a lot.

[cathar_jedi]

I am ambivalent about keeping an animal, but... this creature would require little maintenance, and leaving it to its own devices for much of the day would actually be encouraged, rather than harmful.

Your assistance would be appreciated, yes.

[sting_to_death]

I have one I keep as a pet.

[cathar_jedi]

What do you feed it?

[sting_to_death]

Insects. Mine likes crickets very much.