Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) eating a cricket. This is the largest of the scorpions,reaching a length of over 20 centimetres. It inhabits forests and savannah in tropical central Africa. Its tail is tipped with a ball-like segment called the telson,which contains venom glands linked to a sharp sting. This scorpion's sting is not fatal to humans,having an effect like that of a bee sting. The emperor scorpion feeds on insects,arachnids,small mammals and reptiles. Prey is held in the pincers,stung with the tail,and then eaten with the mouthparts. Photographed in Africa | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Goetgheluck, Pascal |
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