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Emperor Scorpions
| Scientific Name: |
Pandinus imperator |
| Distribution: |
Togo, Ghana W.Africa |
| Climate: |
Forest |
| Size: |
Average 4- 6 inches |
| Temperment: |
Tame if handled gently |
| Hardiness: |
Hardy in captivity |
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Special Considerations:
Do not over feed. One cricket or soft body worm (wax, butter) twice a week is fine. Emperor scorpions can be housed in groups, occasionally cannibalism can occur. |
| Housing: |
10 gal. |
| Lighting: |
Glows under flourescent light. |
| Heating: |
We use T-Rex incandescent bulbs usually 25 - 40 watt. |
| Temperature/ Humidity: |
Daytime temps:78- 85
Nighttime temps: 74 - 80 |
| Water: |
Provide shallow dish of water.Keep areas of moist moss |
| Food: |
1 cricket or soft body worm 2x per week |
| Calcium |
N/A |
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