Also a write up on it:
http://www.ub.ntnu.no/scorpion-files/a_australis.php
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(10-21-2005, 08:38 PM)
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GAF! Help me decide if I should get this rare deadly african scorpion!!!
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I have a friend who knows someone who wants to get rid of it. It comes with a tank and setup kit, all for the low low price of $0. The only problem is if I get stung by it, I can die....which has it's drawbacks. I know how you guys love pics, so here's a decent one:
Also a write up on it: http://www.ub.ntnu.no/scorpion-files/a_australis.php |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 08:39 PM)
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#2
What do you need to feed it?
I guess the answer is based on how quickly you think the novelty will wear off. It's certainly something that would be awesome to show off and admire, but you obviously can't play with it. |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 08:40 PM)
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#3
FHUTA
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DEREK SMART,
DEREK SMART, DEREK SMART! (10-21-2005, 08:40 PM)
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#4
How long does it take the venom to paralyze someone?
Is it enough time to type up a "Just got stung by a rare deadly African scorpion... help me GAF!" thread? |
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(10-21-2005, 08:41 PM)
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#5
I'll have to get feeding info from the current owner. I would expect I could just throw in some crickets like I already do for my evil spider. heh.
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:42 PM)
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#6
Hmm....
I like to weigh positives and negatives in these cases... Drawbacks ------------- You have to feed it You have to clean it's tank It's not a very friendly pet It can kill you Won't clean up all the food you dropr from the table, saving you the work It can kill you Will require care to make sure it stays in it's cage IT CAN KILL YOU Positives ---------- ....its...rare? |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 08:42 PM)
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#7
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(10-21-2005, 08:42 PM)
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#8
Originally Posted by impirius:
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Honourary member of the SISTERHOOD
(10-21-2005, 08:43 PM)
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#9
This is the weirdest "should I open this game" thread ever.
Originally Posted by impirius:
OMG I literally spit Coke out. |
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Nobody ruins my family vacation but me...and maybe the boy!
(10-21-2005, 08:44 PM)
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#10
I would take it, just be very very careful with it, don't put the tank anywhere where it can fall and break or anywhere it can tip over and let the scorpion out. Even if you don't wanna keep it, take and then sell it for big $$$
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:45 PM)
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#11
that damn cartoon is sad :(
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...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
(10-21-2005, 08:46 PM)
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#12
Originally Posted by morbidaza:
For us GAF folk, "It can kill you" should be a positive. If you have to ask a group of people whether or not you should take somebody's maliciously deadly scorpion, then there's just something fucked up in your head. Hey GAF, I found a python, will it kill mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:47 PM)
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#13
"Under no circumstances should this species be kept by other than scientists or professional keepers. This is a very dangerous species!"
I guess you would cause major freakage if it somehow escaped. |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:47 PM)
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#14
Originally Posted by impirius:
And no, you don't want to adopt it as a pet. What exactly do you DO with a scorpion, anyway? Teach it to play fetch? Take it for walks? Have it cuddle with you on your lap? |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 08:49 PM)
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#15
Originally Posted by -jinx-:
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:51 PM)
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#16
Originally Posted by Raoul Duke:
"Hey GAF, right after having sex, my GF was stung by my pet scorpion and she's twitching in the corner." |
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insert blank space here
(10-21-2005, 08:53 PM)
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#17
Originally Posted by -jinx-:
Fixed. |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:53 PM)
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#18
Poor scorpion, if it was sent to Olimario it would die of starvation because he was too busy playing Kirby's Air Ride.
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...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
(10-21-2005, 08:53 PM)
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#19
Originally Posted by -jinx-:
The scorpion did something Olimario never could -- get his bitch to cum and twitch. |
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we all knew her
(10-21-2005, 08:54 PM)
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#20
Originally Posted by Raoul Duke:
Not necessary, he can just sell the picture of the naked scorpion that was in the first post. |
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real-time lotion physics
(10-21-2005, 08:54 PM)
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#21
Only if you have small children.
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a series of firm handjobs
(10-21-2005, 08:55 PM)
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#22
Can you develope a tolerance to it's venom like you can Iocane powder??
If so, go for it. Totally cool pet. Just be careful! |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 08:57 PM)
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#23
I don't see the appeal of having a lethal pet. Then again, I hate insects and anything that resembles them (not sure which category a scorpion falls under).
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Member
(10-21-2005, 09:29 PM)
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#24
Quote:
is that "someone" still alive? |
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Still Tagged Accordingly
(10-21-2005, 09:33 PM)
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#25
Originally Posted by impirius:
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knows his self-worth.
(10-21-2005, 09:34 PM)
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#26
Originally Posted by the writeup:
Sounds like a great pet. |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 09:43 PM)
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#27
I would say no. There are plenty of cool-looking arachnids and insects that are safe to keep, if that's your thing. I'd try to find a zoo or university zoology department or something for your friend to give it to. Maybe when you find a qualified home for the scorpion you can keep the tank and use it for a less lethal pet.
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Doesn't pay his sources
(10-21-2005, 09:46 PM)
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#28
Originally Posted by impirius:
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I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
(10-21-2005, 09:47 PM)
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#29
Originally Posted by chaostrophy:
Very intelligent and thoughtfull response. I second this notion. |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 09:55 PM)
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#30
I would take it in a hearbeat. I'm not at all afraid of lethal animals, i'm more afraid of my neighbors and random people i run into in Hollywood.
I say take it. If fear starts to grip you just donate it to a local college or zoo.... |
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Banned
(10-21-2005, 10:00 PM)
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#31
I say keep it. You never know when you are going to need to use the thing to seek revenge on someone.
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Member
(10-21-2005, 10:14 PM)
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#32
You should make a little paper cutout mask of The Rock for him, and set up a "living diorama" with a bunch of Mummy Returns action figures.
like this  |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 10:20 PM)
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#33
I personally would never rest in peace with an scorpion like this at my home...Oh wait, perhaps I would.
Nah, seriously. I wouldn't get it. |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 10:29 PM)
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#34
Originally Posted by Eel O'Brian:
oh btw.. no, don't get the scorpion... |
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Member
(10-21-2005, 10:35 PM)
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#35
Originally Posted by impirius:
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(10-21-2005, 10:36 PM)
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#36
Thanks for your replies. I kind of figured some comedy would come of this, which is why I posted. Anyway, I think I'm gonna go for it. As long as I'm not a fool I'll be fine. I can always get rid of it later if it gets all scary and stuff...I'm sure I'll have no problem finding a loving home for a deadly african scorpion.
Anyway, deadly animals need love too. <3 p.s.- how should I break this to my GF?? |
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Why won't homeless people take my money????????
(10-21-2005, 10:37 PM)
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#37
Originally Posted by Eel O'Brian:
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I HAS A WARUNTY
OH NO THEY BE TAKIN MAH WARUNTEE (10-21-2005, 10:38 PM)
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#38
take it and sell it.
Or put random bugs in there and make a website where you have a live feed and people can make bets. |
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Why won't homeless people take my money????????
(10-21-2005, 10:38 PM)
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#39
Originally Posted by Raoul Duke:
I dun get it |
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(10-21-2005, 10:40 PM)
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#40
Originally Posted by Jewbacca:
haha, thats an awesome idea!! |
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Why won't homeless people take my money????????
(10-21-2005, 10:41 PM)
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#41
Put it on your chest and get someone to film you.
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rollin' in the gutter
(10-21-2005, 10:42 PM)
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#42
Originally Posted by MIMIC:
WOW Mimic, little slow on the uptake. |
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knows his self-worth.
(10-21-2005, 10:46 PM)
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#43
Originally Posted by Leatherface:
I can see your first two posts after getting the scorption: 1) "hey guys, I just brought him home!" 2) |
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Why won't homeless people take my money????????
(10-21-2005, 10:46 PM)
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#44
OK....I get it now.
Yes, I am slow. It's still not funny :) |
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The Autumn Wind
(10-22-2005, 01:03 AM)
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#45
So after about a dozen people say what a bad idea this is, we get:
Originally Posted by Leatherface:
Well, at least hilarity will no doubt be following shortly. |
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(10-22-2005, 01:04 AM)
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#46
Why the FUCK would anyone want that?
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slanted vagina cures all
and i could use some bathroom training :( (10-22-2005, 01:07 AM)
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#47
I vote yes. Actually, leave it in the bottom of your candy bowl this Halloween.
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 (10-22-2005, 01:20 AM)
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#48
Originally Posted by -jinx-:
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got my tag in the OT
(10-22-2005, 01:56 AM)
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#49
Quote:
Sigh...this thread would've been so much more interesting if it was how I read it. |
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Member
(10-22-2005, 01:58 AM)
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#50
Do they have large talons?
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