Puppy

Our emperor scorpions were born in captivity and ethically sourced.

He is an ambassador for the importance of invertebrates and the misconceptions they face.

Species

Emperor Scorpion

Pandinus imperator (Invertebrates)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Not Evaluated

Native To

Africa (rainforests, savannas)

Species Lifespan

Wild: 6-8 years

Captivity: Unknown

Date of Birth

October 1, 2022

Sex

Male

Arrived at Alveus

November 2022

Enclosure

Critter Cave

Did you know?

While scorpions are often perceived as scary or dangerous, only about 1% of species (25 of roughly 2500 known species) are dangerous to humans. Most scorpions' stings (including the emperor scorpion like Puppy) are no worse than a bee sting.

Animal Quest #21: Scorpion Edition

Learn more about Puppy on Animal Quest