Need help in sexing emperor scorpions(Pandinus imperator)

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dark_aLLeY

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Hi MKF,
I am told that when sexing emperor scorpions(Pandinus imperator), it is best to examine the pectines(small comb-like appendages on the ventral abdomen (underside) of the scorpion).

However, how do I determine the sex base on the pectines(sizes, length etc?) ? Can anyone please guide me through with vivid pictorial examples too ? ;)

regards,
dark_aLLeY
 
dark_aLLeY;1001210; said:
Hi MKF,
I am told that when sexing emperor scorpions(Pandinus imperator), it is best to examine the pectines(small comb-like appendages on the ventral abdomen (underside) of the scorpion).

However, how do I determine the sex base on the pectines(sizes, length etc?) ? Can anyone please guide me through with vivid pictorial examples too ? ;)

regards,
dark_aLLeY
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Correct, the pectins or "wings", is what I call them. I'm not a bug person by any means of the form, but the males have long "hairs" on their pectins, where as the females have short (less than 1/8") ones.
 
no prob, I used to have one god they make such an awesome pet. My mom hated him though! lol Now I have a turantula she hates that even more!
 
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