Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) 2-5" (Mixed Sizes) WC

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Emperor Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Pandinus imperator). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

A big black scorpion with big claws

The Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator, is one of the largest scorpions in the hobby: glossy black, 6 to 8 inches long, with heavy claws, from the forest floors of West Africa.

It relies on its claws more than its sting, and the sting is considered mild, but it can still pinch and sting, so it stays a display animal. It glows blue-green under UV light, and females carry their young on their backs. Keep it humid.

Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →

Lane: Spice 2 · Beginner
Source: WC: wild caught.

Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator)

Name: Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator)
Brand: Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids
SKU: BZ-SCORP-PIMPERATOR-4XL-FB
Availability: InStock

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Adult size: 6-8 in long
Venom: Mild sting; The pinch is the main issue
Type: Fossorial; Burrower
Climate: 75-82°F · 70-80%; Damp deep substrate, cross ventilation
Feeding: Juveniles every 5-7 days; Adults every 1-2 weeks
Lifespan: 8-10+ yrs

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About this Fella Big Z's notes

Emperor Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Pandinus imperator). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

A big black scorpion with big claws

The Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator, is one of the largest scorpions in the hobby: glossy black, 6 to 8 inches long, with heavy claws, from the forest floors of West Africa.

Lane: Spice 2 · Beginner
Source: WC: wild caught.

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