Red Claw Scorpion
The Red Claw Scorpion has commonly been called the Tanzanian Red Claw. Its scientific name is Pandinus Cavimanus.
Red Claw Scorpions are sometimes kept as pets, but beginners be warned. Unlike Emperor Scorpions, which are non-aggressive, Red Claw Scorpions can be easily agitated, and are not recommended for novices.
The sting of a Red Claw Scorpion has been compared to the sting of a bee. According to a recent study, adults who are immune and have been stung several times may develop hypersensitivity to their sting. Children who get stung by them - especially children who have shown symptoms of bee-sting allergies - can get badly hurt, and can even die as a result of an allergic reaction.
The Red Claw Scorpion's natural habitat is the humid forest floor of the African tropical rainforest. They choose prey such as insects, frogs, small mice, and other rodents. They do not use their stings to capture prey; they only use them for defense.
Breeding of Red Claw Scorpions can be very hard. Rarely do they have a suitable mating partner, and the most likely result is that they might fight each other to the death.
Red Claw Scorpions usually stay in an area where the humidity and temperature is 75 to 80% humid. Ideal temperatures are usually seventy to eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit.
Its body size is measured at around two inches long, an average size when compared with other scorpions.
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