Pandinus imperator
Pandinus • Scorpionidae
**Emperor Scorpion** — the most commonly kept scorpion and one of the most forgiving. Large, slow, and impressive on display. Native to humid West African forest floor, so a deep, damp substrate with sphagnum patches and at least one cork-bark hide is the baseline setup. Pandinus do well communally provided the enclosure is large enough and there's a hide per scorpion plus one extra. CITES Appendix II — captive-bred specimens are the responsible choice. Fluoresces brilliantly under UV (true of all scorpions in this seed).
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
75-85%
Prey size: Roaches, crickets sized to scorpion's chela
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
6-8 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
West Africa (Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria)
Temperament
docile
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