Emperor Scorpion
All about Emperor Scorpions

Emperor Scorpion
Description: Emperor Scorpion
Image copyright: Matt Meadows / Peter Arnold, Inc.

Did you know Emperor Scorpions live in West Africa and its lifespan is 5 to 8 years. They grow up to be 7 to 8 inches long and can weigh 2 ounces. An amazing fact is that they have 32 young and its diet is insects, spiders, and other small animals. Like most scorpions, they have a poisonous stinger at the end of their tail. They are the longest scorpion in the world! There female are pregnant for 7 months. They are adults in 3 to 7 years. Don’t you think Emperor Scorpions are cool?

"Emperor Scorpion." Amazing Animals of the World®. 2010. Grolier Online. 7 Apr. 2010 .
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