Facts about The Life of the Emperor Scorpion
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The emperor scorpion fluoresces a blue-green color under ultraviolet light due to compounds present in its exoskeleton.
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A popular choice in the exotic pet trade, the emperor scorpion is heavily regulated under CITES appendix II due to collection pressures on wild populations.
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Despite their fearsome appearance, emperor scorpions possess relatively mild venom and are considered one of the safer scorpion species for humans.
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Found across West Africa, the emperor scorpion inhabits tropical rainforests and savannas, often burrowing in soil or hiding beneath leaf litter.
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Pandinus imperator, the emperor scorpion, is one of the largest scorpion species in the world, with adults reaching lengths of around 20 centimeters.
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Emperor scorpions are viviparous, giving birth to live young that are carried on the mother's back until after their first molt.