Description
English: This emperor scorpion or imperial scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a species of scorpion native to Africa.
Date 14 August 2013, 20:18:40
Author Rosa Pineda https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rosa_Pineda
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Female_Emperor_Scorpion.jpg

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. Order: Scorpiones, Family: Scorpionidae, Genus: Pandinus, Species: Pandinus imperator (Koch, 1842)