The emperor scorpion, ''Pandinus imperator'', is a species of scorpion native to rainforests and savannas in West Africa. It is one of the largest scorpions in the world and lives for 6–8 years. Its body is black, but like other scorpions it glows pastel green or blue under ultraviolet light. It is a popular species in the pet trade, and is protected by CITES.
Similar species: Scorpions
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Uploaded Dec 31, 2014. Captured Dec 31, 2014 14:29 in R 16, Burkina Faso.
