Emperor Scorpion

Its been donkey's years since I kept Emperors, so I decided it was time I rekindled my memories by acquiring this 'lil fella (I think its a fella)

Full body shot


Tail and stinger - its amazing how the tail segments resemble those of a crab's legs, yet apart from being inverts they are unrelated


Carapace showing medial and lateral eyes


Mandibles


Big claws - rather than being true black pigment, the exoskeleton is a dark red-brown which shows up when the flash is used


Strangely I've never had a problem handling these guys, but I've always soiled my undergarments when it came to Tarantulas....quite why I don't know as they're both arachnids. Phobias can be odd things.

Nice shots and a beauty Scorpion Karl...

Fantastic shots Karl!! Love his whiskers shot lol (at the mandibles)

Very nice Karl however I would be the opposite, I've always been able to tolerate bit I've always had a bit of a fear of scorpions, strange..............

Will have to see if I can get over it next time I call round

I love how they look smooth from a distance but are covered in sensory hairs all over. This dude is still a tad nervous but once he's settled in and feeding he'll be on the hands for sure :)

I love Emperors they are one of the best Scorpions to keep

you should change your Image to spider man