Emperor Scorpion crawling around on the ground.

Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator), sometimes called the imperial scorpion, is one of the largest scorpion in the world and can reach 20 cm in length. Native to Africa, these scorpions typically feed on termites. They have powerful claws reportedly capable of breaking a pencil in half. They are popular as pets and are at risk of extinction due to over collecting. © Peter Matulavich/ SPL /Science Source