Tortellini

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?

Scorpions, like Tortellini, glow brightly under UV light due to a UV-reactive layer in their exoskeletons. Why they glow continues to remain a mystery to science, and there are multiple potential theories. Some recent studies suggest it plays a role in a scorpion's light detection to allow them to detect when they are under shelter, for example.