Scorpions are good pets in general.

Counter Arguments1. Lethality First off I want to point out that something can be harmful without being lethal. While my opponent claims many scorpions are not deadly, they can still be harmful. Now, the resolution states that scorpions in general are good pets, in general being defined in Round One as "not confined by specialization or limitation" meaning that we can't say scorpions are good pets for everyone except.Now, scorpion stings are dangerous for young children, the elderly and other pets. While they may not be lethal necessarily, I wouldn't want my child being stung by a scorpion "if your child is stung, always get immediate medical care". [1] This shows that if you have a child stung by your pet, you'll need to get immediate medical care. This could turn into a restraint in that many parents won't want scorpions in the house if they have children. They're also dangerous to other pets so if you have a cat or dog you won't want a scorpion around because it could be bad for them same as your child.I would say, scorpions are not good pets in general because they pose a danger to children and pets. 2. Ease of CareEase of care does not make a pet good. Ants would be easy to take care of but that doesn't mean I want pet ants. This point is a small factor in considering the overall desirability of a pet but is not a main factor. In fact, many pets are easy to take care of. Hamsters, fish, mice etc all have similar requirements for care as scorpions do. This is a small factor easily outweighed by other negative factors about a scorpion. 3. LongevityCats and dogs are not the most popular pets in America because of their longevity. Hamsters, fish and mice are also on the top 10 list [2] and all of these pets are not long living, in fact many types will die within two years of ownership. Cats and dogs are the most popular because they're common, have roots dating back hundreds of years, are friendly and loyal as well as cute and soft. Cats and dogs have many types and distinct personalities, all of these things rank much higher on the Pros list for cats and dogs than longevity does.A. Most Popular PetsThe top 10 most popular pets in America feature many animals that share similar qualities. The number one similar trait between most of the pets on the top ten list is visual appeal. Cats, dogs, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and ferrets all have fur and are generally pleasing to look at. Some are considered "cute" others "fluffy" but all none of them are truly ugly. Scorpions aren't pleasing to look at, with their hard outer shell and bug-like legs they would not appeal to the majority of pet owners making them not fit the requirement of "generally" good pets. The scorpion does not even make it onto the top 10 pets in America list. [2] No other bug or arachnid is on the top ten list and the scorpion does not fit in with the rest of the pets on the list. Many of the pets on the list have personality appeal such as dogs, cats and birds. Others have appeal to children that can cuddle and play with them such as hamsters, dogs and guinea pigs. You can't really play with a scorpion, can't teach it tricks, take it for walks, let your kids cuddle with it, ogle over its cuteness or anything else that pet owners generally enjoy in their pets.* Scorpions are dangerous to children* They're ugly* They don't share qualities that other popular pets in America have* You can't play with, cuddle with, walk, train etc scorpions* Scorpions are not good pets in generalIn general, the public and majority of pet owners would not find the same appeal in scorpions as they do in other pets. Therefore the resolution is negated.[1] http://www.mayoclinic.com... [2] http://www.writers-free-reference.com...