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Continue ShoppingPandinus imperator- Emperor Scorpion- unsexed
- $99.99
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Semi-fossorial
- Adult size
- 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
- Temperament
- Calm and deliberate. Moves slowly and predictably — a grounding, impressive display invertebrate.
Keeper notes
Generally calm. Can be observed and handled briefly by experienced keepers.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Pandinus imperator
- Common Name
- Emperor Scorpion
- World Type
- Old World
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Origin
- West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC)
- Habitat
- Tropical rainforest — high humidity burrower
- Display Appeal
- Outstanding — glows vivid greenish-blue under 365nm UV
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: West Africa
Adult size: 6–8 inches
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Terrestrial — tropical rainforest floor / burrows
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Pandinus imperator — commonly known as the Emperor Scorpion — is a Old World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning West Africa. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 6–8 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F with 75–85% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–85°F and 75–85% humidity. Provide deep moist substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.