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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 76590" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>I feel like I need to mention this, kormath..You will hear many opinions on scorpion venom, but, from what I've read over the past couple of months, here's how I break it down: LD50 values are crap. Each scorpion injects different AMOUNTS of venom in each particular incident, when a sting occurs. Potency measured on rats doesn't cover humans, or human reactions to stings, which in every case is different. Grammastola rosea venom killed mice faster then H mac venom, yet I've never, ever heard anyone complain about a horrible G rosea bite. Take what information you gather with a grain of salt: The scorpion hobby is just as infected with fear mongering drama queens as our own hobby. I just felt like I had to say that, you're advancing well, and quickly, in the hobby. Don't get stung, and you never have to worry about rare allergic reactions. And even if you did have a reaction..the nearest ER can solve the problem, very quickly..You have plenty of common sense, don't listen to Nancy boy nerds that want to feel elite. Do yo thang, maaan! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Sorry if my horns showed briefly.</p></blockquote><p></p>