Welcome to no 3 of 16 Reptile Roadshow Reptile Profiles – Emperor Scorpion – celebrating 16 years of Reptile Parties and Events
Emperor Scorpion
- The Emperor Scorpion is also known as the Imperial Scorpion
- They can grow up to 20cm 8inches
- The weight up to 30 grams
- They can live up to 8 years
- They are dark in colour, though they look greenish when under ultra-violet light.
- When they are young they are white
- Emperor scorpions are said to be the most timid of all Scorpions
- Mainly active at night
- In the wild the Emperor Scorpion mainly eats Termite
- In the wild Emperor Scorpion like to ambush food sources by hiding in burrows that they make
- Female Emperor Scorpions are known to eat males
- Emperor Scorpions are live bearers
- The latin name is Pandinus imperator
- The Emperor Scorpions main threat is humans over collecting for the pet trade
- Emperor Scorpions very good sense of touch. Hairs on the body are used to detect air and ground vibrations.
- Reptile Roadshow has 3 Emperor Scorpions
Reptile Roadshow celebrates going strong for 16 years. We hope you enjoyed this animal profile. This reptile is just one of many you can see at Reptile Roadshow events.
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