Emperor Scorpion
Pandinus imperator
A female scorpion produces live young and carries them on her back for
several weeks until they leave to hunt. A young emperor scorpion kills
its prey with venom injected through the sharp sting at the tip of its
‘tail.’ An adult, however, clamps and crushes its prey with powerful
pincers, saving the sting for self-defense.
Fact file:
Lifespan: 8 yrs
Ecological Role: Ambush predator
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Prey: Insects and spiders
Current Range: Central Africa