The Dhaka Times Desk The price of a scorpion has risen to 50 thousand dollars. In Pakistan's Sindh Province, the scorpion export business has been quite concentrated. One scorpion is being sold for 50 thousand dollars.
In Pakistan's Sindh province, the scorpion export business has recently gained momentum. Many are jumping into this business because of the greed of cash and easy money.
Naveed Gauri Khan, a resident of Pakistan's Sindh province, told the media that a single black scorpion weighing 60 grams can fetch at least $50,000 by exporting it. In addition, many reported that it is possible to earn at least 100 dollars by selling a 40-gram common scorpion. Referring to the fact that the color of the scorpion is very important for export, another businessman told the media that one kilogram of scorpion can be sold in Australia for $5,000.
People involved in the business have dismissed rumors that scorpions are used to make delicacies or explosives. But they did not say exactly what scorpions are used for.
Wildlife hunting and trade are banned in Pakistan. Sindh Provincial Council member Nawab Mohammad Yusuf Talpur told the media that there is no restriction on scorpion catching or such business. Wildlife conservation department also said the same. They said there are no restrictions on the Sindh scorpion trade. Scorpion hunters face various threats of harassment and kidnapping.
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