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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
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
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