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Pandinus imperator

Want to get the attention of this Scorpian? Just say "Here, Kango, here Kango."

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Ave. size: 3-8 inches long
Life span: 2-6 years
Diet: Crickets, mealworms adn wax worms. Dust with calcium daily and vitamin/mineral supplement twice weekly. Remove uneaten live crickets quickly.
Feed: juveniles every day; adults every other day.
Habitat: mulch type, damp sphagnum moss. keep hiding areas away from heat source.
Temperature: gradient of 80 to 90 degrees. Needs under tank heater. Mist several times a day.
Light: 8 - 12 hours daily. Nocturnal
Clean: water and remove feces daily. Change substrate once a week after thorough clean.

   
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