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{{fa}}The emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a species of scorpion native to Africa. One of the largest species of scorpion in the world, the adult emperor scorpions average about 8 inches (20 cm) in length.<ref name="rf1">Wikipedia, Emperor Scorpion, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_scorpion</ref> Known for being docile and calm,<ref name="rf2">Jon Fouskaris, Emperor Scorpion, http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/P-imperator.html</ref> and tolerant of caregiver's mistakes,<ref name="rf3">The Tarantula's Burrow, Common Emperor Scorpion, http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/caresheets/pandinus_imperator.htm</ref> emperor scorpions are very interesting animals, and can make for a great pet for a beginner branching out into arachnid pets. | {{fa}}The emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a species of scorpion native to Africa. One of the largest species of scorpion in the world, the adult emperor scorpions average about 8 inches (20 cm) in length.<ref name="rf1">Wikipedia, Emperor Scorpion, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_scorpion</ref> Known for being docile and calm,<ref name="rf2">Jon Fouskaris, Emperor Scorpion, http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/P-imperator.html</ref> and tolerant of caregiver's mistakes,<ref name="rf3">The Tarantula's Burrow, Common Emperor Scorpion, http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/caresheets/pandinus_imperator.htm</ref> emperor scorpions are very interesting animals, and can make for a great pet for a beginner branching out into arachnid pets. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Provide suitable housing. Keep your scorpion in a well-ventilated glass or plastic tank with a secure lid. The tank size should measure about 30cm x 20cm x 10cm (11.8" x 8.8" x 3.9cm or a 5 to 20 gallon tank<ref name="rf2" />).<ref name="rf4">Another recommended size is 12" x 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm x30xm), The Tarantula's Burrow, Common Emperor Scorpion, http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/caresheets/pandinus_imperator.htm</ref> The following is essential: | #Provide suitable housing. Keep your scorpion in a well-ventilated glass or plastic tank with a secure lid. The tank size should measure about 30cm x 20cm x 10cm (11.8" x 8.8" x 3.9cm or a 5 to 20 gallon tank<ref name="rf2" />).<ref name="rf4">Another recommended size is 12" x 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm x30xm), The Tarantula's Burrow, Common Emperor Scorpion, http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/caresheets/pandinus_imperator.htm</ref> The following is essential: | ||
