Emperor Scorpion

Pandinus imperator

The Emperor Scorpion is a large, impressive, and hardy species. With a docile and calm nature, they rarely sting and are recommended for beginners

One of the most impressive species of scorpion reaching an adult size of 150mm (6 inches) excluding the claws, males measuring slightly less. This species is black all over the body with only the membrane being a grey colour, this is very noticeable in heavily pregnant females. The large claws measuring 35x25mm are used for catching and hold prey. The sting measures 20mm, but is rarely used unless a female is pregnant or has young.

If you have access to a black light, place your scorpion under it, they go a lovely green/blue colour. The light will not harm your scorpion in anyway as they cannot see it.