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Emperor Scorpion

�� Scientific Name:� Pandinus imperator

Distribution:� Africa (mostly Tongo and Ghana)
Size:� Up to about 8", usually 4"- 6" � Temperament:� Usually very docile, does not usually sting. Can be housed in groups.
Hardiness:� Very Hardy when properly set up and cared for.

FOOD:� Nutrient fed crickets, jumbo meal worms, butter worms and even pinky (baby) mice.

HOUSING:� a 10 gallon size terrarium can house 1 pair of Emperor Scorpions.� Larger groups would need a 20 gallon or larger terrarium.� Using either a 2" layer of potting soil/sand mixture. Or I prefer a 2" layer of vermiculite. It gives them something good to burrow in. Create burrows and shelters with select cork bark slabs, and driftwood. Remember to set up terrarium very simple, so that it allows easy cleaning without the risk of getting stung. Use tongs or forceps to move terrarium items & scorpions around.

WATER:� Give your scorpion a small shallow water pan (jar lid works great) with fresh water at couple of times a day. You should spray mist their terrarium about once a week.

TEMPERATURE: 76 degrees-86 degrees F. Moderate to high humidity is provided by (slightly wetting) a section of the substrate under a shelter that they like.

LIGHTING:� Full spectrum lighting. U/V lighting is not recommended for Scorpions. To watch their normal behavior patterns use a low wattage incandescent RED bulb. Use of regular lighting will cause most scorpions to run for cover and seek shelter and remain in hiding until dark. Emperor Scorpions will turn bright green when exposed to a black light. CAUTION: this is not recommended for a long term use.

HEATING:� An undertank reptile heating pad placed under 1/4-1/2 of the terrarium will give them a 24 hour bottom surface heat maintaining a gradual change in temperature. A low wattage incandescent RED light bulb will help keep daytime temperatures where they� need to be.� Use a thermometer to check temperature. A cool to warm heat gradually should be available at all times within the terrarium.