{"id":1518,"date":"2014-11-06T01:26:36","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T06:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2014-11-07T00:43:11","modified_gmt":"2014-11-07T05:43:11","slug":"emperor-scorpion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/2014\/11\/06\/emperor-scorpion\/","title":{"rendered":"Emperor Scorpion"},"content":{"rendered":"

The emperor scorpion is a scorpion originally from the African savanna.
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Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator<\/em>), being sold at the Toronto Reptile Expo<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Emperor scorpions are popular in the pet trade because their sting is not more painful than a bee sting and usually not more dangerous. If you are considering getting an emperor scorpion as a pet you should be aware that the some people are allergic to scorpion stings<\/strong> and the effect can be quite dangerous.<\/p>\n

In appearance emperor scorpions are similar to the Asian forest scorpions<\/a> but emperor scorpions are somewhat less aggressive towards humans. They do eat each other though, emperor scorpions are highly cannibalistic and should not be kept together.<\/p>\n

In the wild emperor scorpions mostly eat termites but they would kill and eat any small animal that comes close including small lizards<\/a>. In captivity emperor scorpions should be fed insects, mostly crickets, but they also eat meal worms and other feeder insects.<\/p>\n

Further Readings:<\/h4>\n
\nEmperor scorpion<\/a> on Wikipedia.
\nEmperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator<\/em>)<\/a> on ARKIVE.
\nCaptive Care of the Emperor Scorpion Pandinus\u00a0imperator<\/em><\/a>.
\nHow to Take Care of Pet Emperor Scorpions<\/a>.
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