scorpions shouldn't really be handled at all... the only time I "handle" mine is cage maintenence and stuff. don;t by a scorpion if you just want to handle it.
this is how I pick mine up...
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/gallery/showimage.php?i=11510&c=92
this is how I pick mine up...
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/gallery/showimage.php?i=11510&c=92