"Scorpion man" Krishna from eastern India keeps some strange pets, as he is known for being friends with deadly scorpions, with one in particular becoming a regular companion of his.

Krishna lives in the village of Uthaninuagaon, in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha state, and found a large black scorpion one day while walking home.

He since adopted the arachnid and claims that it has become very caring and affectionate towards him and his family, being able to perch it on his face and body without it harming him.