The emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a species of scorpion native to rainforests and savannas in West Africa. It is one of the largest scorpions in the world and lives for six to eight years. Its body is black, but like other scorpions it glows pastel green or blue under ultraviolet light. It is a popular species in the pet trade and is protected by CITES to prevent over-collecting that might affect the species' survival.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole order. All scorpions sting; most are medically minor Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sahyadrimetrus scaber — considered venomous
- Heterometrus laoticus — considered venomous
- Javanimetrus cyaneus — considered venomous
- Heterometrus silenus — considered venomous
- Heterometrus laevigatus — considered venomous
- Gigantometrus swammerdami — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Scorpionidae
- Genus
- Pandinus
- Species
- Pandinus imperator
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