Other Names: Pandinus imperator
How Big Are They?: Can grow to almost 8 inches (20 cm) long
Good Things They Do: Eats insects
Not So Good Things They Do: Can sting, but most people are not affected by the venom
Where Do You Find Them? They are from the warm tropical rainforests of Africa. In the US, they are popular pets, and can live from 5 – 8 years.
Interesting Things About Them: The Emperor scorpion, and other scorpions are busy at night, and hide during the day. When a blacklight light is shined on them at night, they glow.
Count how many legs it has. Is the emperor scorpion an insect?