Heterometrus longimanus, The Asian Forest Scorpion

These are my Asian Forest Scorpions eating in their terrarium, you can also see me handling one of them. The Asian Forest Scorpion is quite large, averaging around 12 cm in length. They are entirely black in all lighting conditions. Although the Asian Forest Scorpion is very similar to the Emperor Scorpion in shape and coloration, the Asian Forest Scorpion has a stronger sting than the Pandinus species. The sting is said to equal that of a hornet. In the wild they usually live under logs and other natural debris. They are terrestrial animals, but may burrow to some extent. In the wild, they feed primarily on insects. Their venom is only slightly toxic, although some people may be more sensitive to it then others. When threatened, they rarely use their tail to attack. Instead, they use their large pedipalp, which is quite capable of drawing blood. Asian Forest Scorpions found in the wild are usually more aggressive then those raised in captivity, although many quickly loos