The Emperor Scorpion is native to tropical West Africa and is usually collected from Togo and Ghana (Fouskaris 2001). This species also occurs in the Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Sierra Leone (Overton 2003). Pandinus imperator is slow growing but can reach 15 cm in length, and despite the impressive appearance, it is a relatively docile species with a mild venom. Because of this, P. imperator is an ideal starter species. It prefers warm temperatures and a high humidity, and will burrow. This species can be kept communally as long as all of the scorpions in the tank are similar in size

One of the largest Scorpions on Earth, the Emperor Scorpion will grow to an average length between 6 and 8 inches long by maturity, immature individuals usually average between 3 and 4 inches in length. They usually reach their adult size by 4 years of age. Males and females can be visually sexed by examining their pectines, which are located on their bellies. The pectine is a comb-like structure and is much smaller in the male. Young scorpions are white after they are born, but become darker after each molt.The Emperor Scorpion originates in West Africa. It is commonly found in the humid rainforests.

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