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"But they're labeled as tropical fish or collectible toys. And a particular favorite with collectors is the emperor scorpion Pandanus imperator. It's big and glossy and black and has massive claws. It also has venom, and that venom has real scientific or medical value. Scorpion venom is part of research on pain management, cancer detection, and antibacterial treatment development. So scorpion venom is sometimes called liquid gold. And it has turned these animals into something of value for poachers and smugglers."
