Emperor Scorpion
(Pandinus imperator)
Africa – One of the world's largest scorpions, this 4-inch long arachnid always makes an impression! Watch us demonstrate how these big, black creatures turn bright turquoise under ultra-violet light and learn how they use this to their bug-catching advantage. These are NOT touch animals, for obvious reasons. Recommended for ages 6 years and up.
This species is on the CITES Appendix II List (may become threatened with extinction unless international trade is tightly controlled.)