Die Arachniden . The actual distribution of this common species is somewhat sketchy. The center of distribution for the genus appears to be East Africa. I found for Pandinus imperator are quite old and somewhat confusing. The natural distribution of this species appears to be in West Africa.
Food is any animal smaller than themselves.
In captivity, they will eat lizards and small mice. Pandinus imperator is unusually docile and very slow to sting. Although young emperor scorpions use their stings in a normal fashion, adults rarely use the sting to subdue prey, prefering to kill prey with their massive claws. Even when stinging in defense, adults may not inject venom. Though large in size, this species is not considered dangerous to humans.