Death Stalker handling (L. quinquestriatus)

[Desertdweller7]

Why are you showing people this stuff??? There WILL possibly be curious people that will try this now, no matter how much you tell them not to! Maybe even children! I have a Death STalker at home. I work at a Zoo, I'm a professional. Work with arachnids a lot, and I wouldn't dare handle it! If you do, you are not using your head! And You shouldn't put things like this on YouTube that may cause curious people to get hurt or even die! I'm not attacking. I'm just worried for others and for you.

[djfassler]

Nobody has died from a scorpion sting in the US since the late 1960s due mostly to availability of medical care.

[dachickmagnet09]

All i heard was do this its fun so we can sue him.

[SpiderShane1]

@manofgod30 Where did you hear that? At this size, Leiurus Quinquestriatus are not all that dangerous. The larger they are, the more capable they are of delivering large amounts of venom.

[77Thenava]

this is one of the top ten deadliest poisoning animals in the world!

[fadalisdestroyer666]

omfg cute scorpion. also is this a baby (scorpling lol) or an adult.

[TheRedDevilTV]

Wow, he's a very small little fella

[ruckaisawesome]

have u ever gotten stung by these guys before??

[crippenfalyfe]

@ruckaisawesome If he did he'd most likely be dead.

[SpiderShane1]

@crippenfalyfe No he wouldn't. Less than 1 out of 30 people stung by Leiurus Quinquestriatus actually die from it.

[xadiuz82]

The "deathstalker" scorpion is not even close to be the most venomous creature in the world! It may be the most venomous of scorpions, but still can`t kill a healthy adult.. Only children an old people can die from a sting

[twillis10]

@xadiuz82 I dont know if he is right or wrong, but speaking of how venomous something is and how deadly are two different things. Like for example this scorpion has way worse venom than say a rattle snake. But the rattler bite would be way worse, due to the amount of venom injected. So not being deadly to your average healthy person has nothing to do with how venomous it is.

[nerezzatube]

The deathstalker is regarded as a highly dangerous species because its venom is a powerful cocktail of neurotoxins, with a low LD50. While a sting from this scorpion is extremely painful, it normally would not kill an otherwise healthy adult human.

[MikeGomezish]

dude i dont even handle my flat rock, your crazy

[StarscreamLuke]

Always amazes me how something so small can kill a fully grown adult in mintues!! Why do all the small, nicer looking scorps have to be so deadly!?!? You need a permit oevr here in the UK to own a scorpion like this, well, you even need one for a B.jacksoni to...

[oreowithmilk1]

whoever did this is a fucking retard

[brandonjaeger]

And wow! I can't believe they were that tiny when I got them about 2-years-ago. They're about 4" now! Another video will be made as soon as I get my camera back.

[sonickills]

@brandonjaeger WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS SONG!!??? PLEASE TELL ME I LOVE IT

[H3LLTeRRoRdaR]

isnt it impressive that this little cute thing can take your life? i hope one time...... it does.....

[brandonjaeger]

@H3LLTeRRoRdaR

There wouldn't be an adrenaline rush if they posed no serious risk (=

These are my favorite species. I could own hundreds of them and not get tired of them (=

[kzalldaz]

@H3LLTeRRoRdaR Why would you hope for that? You're sick. Go get some help...now.

[triforcegirl89]

@kzalldaz i agree... what a freakin weirdo

[snakeguy0942]

Okay, I keep cobras, vipers, rattlers, and all sorts of othe dangerous animals and am used to the possibility of envenomation but I would NEVER handle my death stalker- there is just no reason for it and it is not worth the risk.

You have a death wish my friend.

[spo224]

is that full size just cerious i have to scorpions there both a redish brown with an orange bulb by the stinger can you tell me what kind they are

[gromgrom777]

what ever happened to you man? you never post on AB anymore :(

[Vighorr]

I owned several highly venomous scorpions when i lived on my own (Deathstalker, A. Australis, A. Amoreuxi, Buthus Occitanus, A. Bicolor).

Of that grp of deadly 5, only the A. Australis was the one can't could NOT be handled safely cuz it was freakin' FAST & agressive, the others were fairly calm. I only handled them once, just to "have it done", but the Australis stayed untouched.

[brandonjaeger]

@Vighorr Sounds like a nice collection you had there! I've yet to own any Androctonus :(. The LQ's I have aren't very aggressive. They rarely sting; they'd rather flick their tail most of the time.

[CPIERCEY23]

Have you ever been tagged by one ?

[Salesman]

How can such a small thing hold that much poison to kill? Telling you, this planet is really amazing sometimes.

[BitOveRate]

@Salesman because the smallest need to adapt if they don't have size over their prey then they need venom to take it down simple really.

[junkyman2]

hey i had my bug guy come spray house here in vegas, my floors are all marble as well as the outside of my house is marble instead of stucko, i have found a total of 3 of em, and actually after spraying em w/raid put em in a cup to show my bug guy but they still keep appearing. how do i get rid of em, i'm freaked out now cuz i thought they weren't venomous--mines r same size as yours on the vid

[brandonjaeger]

@junkyman2 You can ship them to me (=

[Musicisliberation]

@junkyman2 The one in this video is a Deathstalker scorpion, found only in Africa, unless you buy them for a pet trade.

I'm in Phoenix, AZ, and what you're probably seeing is the Arizona Bark Scorpion, Centruroides sculpturatus.

They're still the most dangerous species in North America, but there have been no reported fatalities (at least here in AZ) since the late 60's.

Message me if you're interested in more information.

[junkyman2]

@Musicisliberation thx for the info, i've called two bug guys and even after they sprayed they are still around, i think more are coming in the house now to eat the dead bugs. a friend suggested they might be living in the barks of the palm tree i have outside--home depot said there's no preventive scorpion spray and that i need to spray them direct--please suggest to me how to just get rid of them

[revoltkid123]

@junkyman2 if your in the states, they wernt deathstalkers, they will most likely be Centuroides, yes they can be bad but arnt NEARLY as bad as these guys. these guys are from egypt.

[85737520]

I had a death-stalker once, all i can say is, what the fuck you thinking??

[onnu23]

WHATS THE SONG! please

[Slickdown]

What's the name of the music xD ?

[fuckinghellcunt]

you idiot, they are nowhere near the most dangerous "creature" on the planet, LD50 testing proves that, infact they are from from the top mate. Go play with a box jellyfish

[brandonjaeger]

@fuckinghellcunt You hold hamsters; I hold Death Stalkers.

[fuckinghellcunt]

yeah? i think your holding your dick now ya poofter

[snake172]

@brandonjaeger and you want a fuking medal eh?,

i hold my dick from time to time, do you also jerk off a scorpion too?

wait dont answer that, i think i already know, i bet you need to handle deathstalkers because you have a very small penis:(

[RoCKoR101]

@fuckinghellcunt You fucking jack ass...Fixation of 2 LD 50, 10 LD 50 and 20 L + units of tetanus toxin. Determinations

were made, on various species of animal, of the least amount of brain tissue that

would fix 10 mouse LD 50 doses and 20 L + units (500,000 LD 50) of tetanus toxin,

by the biological assay methods of van Heyningen. YOU DUMB CUNT

[fuckinghellcunt]

hahaha you dumb fucking dickhead, u dont no what your talking about. infact stop using google when you dont know what stuff means, lol trying to sound smart posting technical infromation when you dont know what ya talking about. your a fucking joke, u ammature little bitch

[RoCKoR101]

No your so stupid you think you know it all . So ok teach me if im wrong . Im always willing to upgrade my degree . So teach me you moron .

[fuckinghellcunt]

haha dumb bitch, get into the kitchen and cook food, then clean some, slut

[RoCKoR101]

Fuck i would love to put a fucking bullet through your fucking scull to do your family a favor . fucking bastard

[fuckinghellcunt]

i got to you, didnt i ? hahahah weak pethetic female. as i previously stated in my above post, do that

[RoCKoR101]

@fuckinghellcunt Like i said you fucking inbreed . Putting a bullet in your head would make your family so much happier . Once a ass hole always a ass fucking hole . Just look at yous profile name . I would love to beat your skull into a train track rail

[fuckinghellcunt]

putting a bullet blah blah blah. fuck ya slutty mouth up and suck on a cock. thats probley all you are good for, if u can handle that. haahahahah!!!!

[ninetailed66]

@fuckinghellcunt

how bout you go do that you fucking prick. One sting and within in hour your dead, and few people have the cure so thats probably crazy than playing russian roulette... hurts more to

[brandonjaeger]

@fuckinghellcunt

you are gay. goodbye.

[jerumd]

Your kidding me!! Are you for real man!? A death stalker!! That thing just killed one of my homeboys 6 months ago.

[brandonjaeger]

Thanks but I really don't think that I deserve any sort of punishment for making a scorpion handling video. If you have the will to hold one, then you also possess the knowledge of knowing the consequences of your actions. I handle scorpions with an extremely low L.D.50 rating; you film bitch fight videos. Who's the bitch now? ;-)

[2mudvayne]

@RoCKoR101 exactly he made a video of holding the most dangerous scorpion in the world so you need to shut the fuck up if you dont have the guts to hold a scorpion like the death stalker you cant shot anyone

[Glowspike]

i plan on getting one but your nuts, I won't handle anything I have trouble seeing, my emperor is about 7 inches long, and he might be the only one I handle...

[onnu23]

wats the name of the tune man? its really awesome nd that scorpion u have it awesome az well

[TheTainoWarrior]

actually the most dangerous scorpio o the planet is yellow fat tail scorpion bec theres have o anti-venom med at all.

[scorpionguy9877748]

where did you buy the death stalker

[brandonjaeger]

@scorpionguy9877748 From some random guy on a forum.

[IdeologyWar]

Mr. Mordax?!?!? Is that you!?!?

[TimJMorrison]

Cut but deadly.

[Ironzealot7531]

you greatly exaggerate the toxicity of the deathstalkers venom

I've been stung by twice. It hurts like a motherfucker, but it's not life threatening

[drewnickel]

you would be dead without antivenom

[Ironzealot7531]

no you wouldn't

not unless you were a small child or had some pre-existing condition that made you more vulnerable.

like I said, I've been stung twice, and I'm still breathing.

[drewnickel]

hundreds of people a year in africa die from these scorpions, deaths are rare in the us but only because we can treat it, without treatment any normal person would die within 10 minutes to 2 hours

[Ironzealot7531]

bullshit

i suggest you do a little research on the subject

[drewnickel]

they have toxins more potent than mojave rattlesnake venom but it's such a tiny ammount that deaths are rare. it's still a very unpleasent expirience and can be very dangerous without treatment.

[railfanman]

stop making out that you know everything about them

[ArachnidFanatic]

Where did you get the death stalker at? Ive been looking all over for a site selling them but to no luck so if you got offline or know a site selling could you send a url my way? Thanks ;)

[ajhnson]

Why on earth would you want a death stalker scorpion?

[ArachnidFanatic]

why not?

[drewnickel]

because, they are illegal in most places, aquatic critter in tennessee had three for sale for aboout $45 but you had to show a liscense showing you are medically trained to handle an emergency and you have to be liscensed to own venemous creatures

[Niglopte]

your nuts!

how big does it get by the way?

[brandonjaeger]

Small crickets. They can pretty much take down anything at this size.

[Musclebe]

what do you feed it when it's that small?

[gromgrom777]

amazing!!

[ch00scape]

i would never have done that lol

[HikarixKurai4eva]

Wow man u really have iron eggs o.o thats the most dangerous one @.@

[Playboyy1985]

so small

[brandonjaeger]

Bigger ones in my newest video ;-)

[MexiEmpleadoCorrupto]

In Mexico we have different kind of scorpion this one is called the"gueros" means the blondies( because the skin color) some kids in Mexico play with them exactly as this video, but.... some does not matter is they feel they are threat or not they sooner o later stings.I knew a girl whos used to play with severals they seems nothing are going to happen she put one scorpion in her belly and zoom she was sting, these ones are really bad, people die.

[VampirescreatedXbox]

na a medical team isnt called for hed die any way

[Zeletta]

Why would you let it crawl around on your wrist? How come it didn't sting you?

[brandonjaeger]

Because I'm crazy. It didn't sting me because I didn't do anything to make it feel threatened. I have an upcoming video of me holding all five of my LQs (individually, of course). So when I get my PC up and running again, watch for it (=

[mistabiggz16]

The most Venomous creature on the planet is the Box jellyfish. The blue ringed octopus. The stone fish. The Belchropes sea snake. And inland Taipan are all much more venomous then the Death stalker scorpion. Cool video lets hope your local hospital has anti venom eh?

[ajhnson]

Worth noting unless you stay inland.

[Flippy1593]

don't get that scorpion get the emperor scorpions their venom can't kill us :)

[brandonjaeger]

The Emperor scorpion is an excellent choice for a beginner; however, the Death Stalker is not. Granted the Death Stalkers were only my fourth species of scorpion, I knew I was ready for them.

[JohnBokma]

Unless you're allergic to it. In general do not handle scorpions even if they for sure can't kill you etc. The most common mistake people make with keeping any animal is thinking it's either a toy or a human being.

[icedemon1515]

lol i breed scorpions and im not even willing to do that............. I just cringe thinking of the pain and benedryle u must have next to the camera

[blindside357]

you would need more than benedryl, if that stung you, more like a medical team.

[M3gaBaByFac3]

wow i had nooo clue it was soo small and cute but very dangerous!!

[JohnBokma]

It's not an adult (3rd instar = juvenile)

[littelG333]

im getting mine tommorow, hope they arent posionous, imma post a video l8r.

about it.

[brandonjaeger]

This scorpion is EXTREMELY VENOMOUS! Do not mess around with it if you don't know what you're doing! You could lose your life from making a wrong decision or end up in an ambulance. I'm confident in handling all of the specimens that I do, and I know what I'm doing, so that's why I do it. Think of this as the Ripley's show, you wouldn't dare do most of the things on there, its just for the shock factor and audience pleasure. Don't handle them and use long forceps when performing tank maintenance

[brandonjaeger]

Also, if you don't own any species from the Buthidae family, you should start out with a less venomous one like a B. jacksoni and work your way up to Death Stalkers. Don't get it if you're not ready!

[LobstersAreMetal]

Were do you go about buying one of the most deadly scorpions on earth?

[jackkkkkkkkkkkkkable]

tiny little things yet so lethal, your one brave mofo :))))

[xTheSongbirdx]

I have a pair of these guys in 2nd instar. They're incredibly cute for scorps! Figures, it's the cute ones that pack the biggest punch! XD

Great vid, you're definitely braver than me. x]

[duckfetishgirl]

I sed to have a scorpion named Clawde. RIP little guy. :(

[fdw412]

hey didnt know you were the same guy from the forum. I just joined not too long ago check out my vids

[Whatsitoya2]

dood...i pray for u nigga....i aint neva!!!touchin dose shitz eva!!!

[Gnochman]

you should try putting it on your tongue.

[brandonjaeger]

@Gnochman I've licked one's tail before :P

[broevil93]

Now that is responsible

[DKight48]

DEATHSTALKRS ARE AWSOME!!!

[lutdabs]

Amen Dkight48.. I personally think they're cute as well

[Nacho773]

I have a heart condition too.

[brandonjaeger]

What is it? Btw, I just uploaded another LQ handling vid like 5-mins-ago ;-)

[Nacho773]

I commented on that one too.

Go see what I said.

[Nacho773]

Brandon Jaeger

[lordniteshadow]

you are one ballsy, deranged mofo. O_O

[NCherps]

nice vid dude i handle mine occasionally they dont sting unless you intimidate them.

[Xennore]

you sir are madman

[brandonjaeger]

Just wait until they're fully-grown and I have a camera ;-)

[biggydman]

Spooky stuff!!

[RandullBull]

Wow- you are a braver person than I am! I'd scream like a little girl and run if I saw a scorpion!

[lutdabs]

Very deadly but very cute. Epecially that he was so calm. Is that rare for a death stalker? Or could it be because he's so young? A very charming fellow you have there:) How's he doing now? If only they were as intelligent as dogs, Scorpions are very charming critters that have a charm that mammals don't possess, and not to mention their beauty.

[brandonjaeger]

I'm not sure if it's rare for these guys to be calm or not as these are my first LQ's. All 5 of them are doing excellent. I don't plan on handling them anytime soon because along with size comes even more intimidation throughout each molt. Thanks for the comment!

[giantsfan245]

Dude, I get the whole rush thing....jump from an airplane. This is just stupid.

[djds19]

is that just a baby?

[brandonjaeger]

Yup. All 5 of my LQ's have a few more molts left until maturity.

[stewartnell]

how meny can you handle at one time i have 14 of them and have had all of them on my chest they like to crawl around my hair

[brandonjaeger]

That's just dumb.

[111Estrella111]

could that kill you??

[brandonjaeger]

Yup so don't do it.

[burmish101]

Not likely, statistically speaking.

[brandonjaeger]

I've a heart condition which makes me infirm, so yes, it could kill me if I was stung.

[burmish101]

Well if "showing off" is worth the risk to you, to each his own.

[scorpians222]

brave...now i dare u to piss it off lol nah joke

[eLO419]

i think these should be illegal

[oldskool61892]

they are in most places

[Planetwatts]

In general when you need to move them would you use special gloves or "tweesers" or something?

[brandonjaeger]

What I would recommend is taking a good-sized deli container (or something similar), life the hide up with tongs (I have a pair of 11" tweezers), put the deli cup somewhere on the substrate, and then lure him in with the tweezers. After that Just tilt the cup back up with the tweezers and pick it up. Be cautious of air holes ;-)

[Planetwatts]

Oh right. Thank you. I know my questions must sound very stupid but I'm trying to learn more about Scorpions. As I said to a friend, I've always been intreagued by scorpions and want to learn more about them. :) So thank you for your time.

[brandonjaeger]

You're welcome. Just don't get this scorpion as your first. Try an emperor, spinifer, or even a desert hairy as your first scorpion. There's way too much risk involved with scorpions -- the Death Stalker in particular.

[Planetwatts]

I don't think I'd be able to get one in England, would I? Surely it's too cold? - Again, I don't know huge deals about Scorpions which is why I want to learn more. Fascinating beings lots to learn about them too. Thanks for the advice though ;)

[brandonjaeger]

It's not the weather that's the problem; it's the fact that all scorpions from the Buthidae family are illegal where you live. You would need to obtain a DWA (Dangerous Wild Animals) permit in order to be able to legally keep these scorpions because of the toxicity level of them.

[Kingvenom7]

i had a emperor scorpion, i bring it with me from florida to puerto rico, but its been more than 4 years since that, i almost buy 3 death stalkers, buts it was to risky to bring them in the airplane

[MoviManATL]

You are brave, man! I'm guessing you trained this scorpion to some degree? How do you know whether or not it feels threatened? Just wondering, in case I ever encounter one.

[brandonjaeger]

Thanks. I didn't train it at all. Inverts are untrainable (AFAIK). You don't know it's feelings. All I do is try not to do something that'll make him sting me.

[Shyguyx12]

I would never even consider those small little guys. You don't have to worry about me copy-catting.

[brandonjaeger]

Good because one wrong move and you could end up in the hospital -- if you're lucky. Since this video, they've molted twice, and I've handled them yet again. I've never witnessed any signs of aggression from them. Only when they're being bugged by a cricket.

[Shyguyx12]

I've had emperor's and an Egyptian Black-tailed, I am trying to stay away from anything that can kill me.

[GlobalModders]

Where are you v3x ? I need you to edit my pw on the admin pannel asap.

[brandonjaeger]

Venom* and yes, there is.

[GlobalModders]

Lol okay

[GlobalModders]

I bought them for him :D.

But i forgot what the link was.

[brandonjaeger]

I bought all 5 from a guy on Scorpion Forum (the link is in the description).

P.S. Sneaky, I'll be back tonight. Been drinkin a hella lot lately lol.

[GlobalModders]

@aaronnelson88 okay kid , you hold 1 of those and make a video kk thnkx now stfu before ddos k thnkx

[brandonjaeger]

My nigga ! :D

[aaronnelson88]

who the fuck gace that video 4 strars, ive shat better videos

[brandonjaeger]

I'd like to see you handle a Death Stalker, Mr. Illiterate.

[GlobalModders]

I wish he didn't hold them , i shouldn't of bought them for him lol

[brandonjaeger]

It's all good, brah (=. Btw, you still owe me some bugs ;-)

[Foiki]

idiot

[EvilbastardLockup1]

crazy... u can lose ur life by handing your death stalker

[Dangarang]

How do you find pants that accommodate your ginormous balls?

[brandonjaeger]

There's a special section for us guys in the "big and tall" stores ;-)

[xdragon573]

omfg :| are you suicidle

[brandonjaeger]

Nope. I'm just a crazy bastard.

[GlobalModders]

I bought him those scorps :D

[brandonjaeger]

This is true (=

[DonVito910]

Thats awesome!!!

[cameronbuckley12345]

Very Cool Bud

[calxmos]

aw, so cute :P

[brandonjaeger]

So cute, yet so damn venomous!

[calxmos]

they younger, the more poisonous i think. unless that only app;ies for snakes

[Nacho773]

Brandon Jaegar sucks.

[brandonjaeger]

Jaeger*

Venom, whatever your real name is, you suck! =P

[blasiluc]

Dangerous but beautifull!!! is a baby?

[brandonjaeger]

Yup. It's a baby; a 3rd instar scorpling (=