Emperor Scorpion: Zilla Beyond the Glass -- Season 2, Episode 2

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The second episode of Season 2 of Beyond the Glass is here! In this episode, Myke and the crew venture out to find the gorgeous Emperor Scorpion.

To start off, the team takes an adventure into one of Myke’s favorite biomes – the mountains. The environment of elevation, moisture, and seas of grasslands create a vast field of diversification amongst the wildlife.

Immediately after setting foot in the mountainside, Myke finds the first animal of the night – a Home’s Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys Homeana). Extremely camouflaged, it blends right into the forest scenery and looks like a leaf on the ground. Unlike other more common African tortoises, these guys need moisture in their habitat.

As the jungle switches from day to night, the team makes another friend – a Banded Gecko (Hemidactylus Kyaboboensis). Coming in a radiant golden yellow color, this species is a true arboreal gecko. An interesting fact about these guys is that they are ontogenetic, which means they look different when they are young and change as they mature.

After a grueling climb up the mountain, Myke finally completes his search for the Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus Imperator). Probably the most popular pet scorpion in the entire hobby, these scorpions are large, impressive, and easy to keep. Their preferred biome is layers of rocks/dead trees, and they eat small invertebrates. Always keep scorpions in an area with good airflow. If ventilation is not provided, the chance of mold growth increases.

Habitat Takeaways:
Basking Temperature: 88.4°F (88-92°F)
Ambient Temperature: 72.6°F (72-78°F)
UVI: 0.0
Humidity: 45.3% (40-60%)

Species Spotted:
Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys Homeana)
Banded Gecko (Hemidactylus Kyaboboensis)
Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus Imperator)