MAN STUNG IN THE NUTS BY A SCORPION IN HIS SLEEP

Imagine waking up in Vegas, expecting a hangover but getting a scorpion sting in the… let’s keep it PG and say “unmentionables” instead. This isn’t a twisted new casino game, but it was the reality for Michael Farchi, 61, whose Vegas vacation took a turn for the bizarre at the luxurious Venetian hotel.

Our protagonist, a contractor from Agoura Hills, found himself in a pinch—quite literally—when a rogue scorpion decided to play its own version of roulette with Farchi’s nether regions. The scorpion, possibly mistaking the bright lights of the Strip for the desert sun, crawled into Farchi’s bed and left him with a sting that’s far from the jackpot he hoped to hit.

Farchi’s ordeal could be dubbed “The Hangover: Nature’s Revenge.” One moment, you’re in the lap of luxury; the next, you’re auditioning for a survival reality show in your own hotel room. The incident has sparked talks of a lawsuit, because, let’s face it, “What happens in Vegas” doesn’t usually include a wildlife encounter of the third kind.

The Venetian’s response was to comp Farchi’s room for a night—because nothing says “Sorry you got stung in the privates by a scorpion” quite like a free night’s stay. Meanwhile, Farchi and his legal team are gearing up, possibly setting the stage for “Scorpion Sting: The Legal Battle,” coming soon to a courtroom near you.

So, for all you thrill-seekers and Vegas enthusiasts out there, let Farchi’s tale be a lesson: always check under the sheets, because in Vegas, even the wildlife is betting on red.