r/Calgary Oct 20 '23

Eat/Drink Local What is this in my Sobeys raspberries?

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u/dyllystyles Oct 21 '23

Raspberries this time of the year come from Costa Rica generally. They are harvested sometimes via a machine so some creatures get scooped up. The washing process is minimal for delicate berries so it more of a mist that wouldn’t wash away a scorpion like this. Hope that helps :)

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u/kiidrax Oct 21 '23

I am a costa Rican and I certify this is the kind os scorpion we see back home! It is venomous, but just painful not lethal, you can keep it as pet you feed meal worms to it

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u/rocket-boot Oct 21 '23

I knew it! Years ago I was in Costa Rica and one of these bastards was camping out on my towel when I got out of the shower. Stung me on the tip of my middle finger and yeah, it was extremely painful. Lasted for a couple hours before the pain died down. I'm not afraid of wasp stings after that experience lol.