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Nearly the same size as the emperor scorpion, the Javanese jungle scorpion is much harder to find, and as a result it’s highly-sought after. It’s native to the rainforests of Indonesia, and as such it likes a humid, wet environment. They’re somewhat aggressive, but they prefer to pinch rather than sting.

These venomous arachnids are native to the tropical rainforests of Java, Indonesia, where they can be found hiding under logs and rocks, or burrowed in the ground. Javanese Jungle Scorpions, also known as Heterometrus javanensis, are part of the family Scorpionsidae. They belong to the same genus as the popular pet species, the Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator). However, Javanese Jungle Scorpions are generally larger and more robust in size, with a distinctive orange coloration on their pincers and tail. They can reach lengths of up to 8 inches, with a lifespan of 5-7 years in captivity.

Javanese Jungle Scorpions are easily recognizable by their large size and orange coloration on their pincers and tail. They have eight legs and two pincers, or pedipalps, which they use for grasping and tearing apart their prey. They also have a venomous stinger on their tail, which they use for self-defense and capturing prey.

Like all scorpions, Javanese Jungle Scorpions undergo a process called metamorphosis, where they go through several stages of development from birth to adulthood. When they are first born, they are called “scorpionids” and are tiny, translucent versions of adult scorpions. They will molt, or shed their exoskeleton, several times as they grow and develop.

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