Emperor Scorpions 720p HD LANHM Insect fair 2009

Some interesting footage of Emperor Scorpions (sold as pets) at this year's (2009, 23rd anual) Los Angeles Museum of Natural History's insect fair.

These scary-looking bugs can be handled safely if you know what you're doing. They also glow under UV light, as shown in an interesting demonstration. Here is a link to an interesting article describing how they glow under UV light: http://www.wildfirefx.com/resources/tutorials/fluorescence.aspx

Thanks to the staff at www.KenTheBugGuy.com's exhibit for the cool bugs and demonstrations!

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[xKalphax]

holding that is a definite no no for me

[jcmegabyte]

I think most poeple at the show felt the same way! XD

[sirenalol]

so wenever my punk ass scorpion decides to be a bitch again and hide all up some where in my room, ill just pull out the blsck light :)

[jcmegabyte]

I tihnk that's a preferable way to find it, instead of stepping on it with bare feet!  XD

[TheVinegaroon]

awesome vid! I used 2 watch ken the bug guy but its not on demand anymore and I dont know what channel its on:(

[jcmegabyte]

I've seen a couple of shows on Discovery Channel - one was called "Buggin' with Ruud", but I don't think I've ever seen Ken the Bug Guy on any cable to network channels... do let me know if you find out! =)

[Reptiledictionary225]

I used to know why they glowed but I forgot something about there exoskeletons capturing the uv light

[njnolan1]

I recently purchased an Emperor Scorpion. I am concerned if the tank I bought is not large enough. Right now my scorpion is only about 3-4 inches in length. I have a 4 gallon plastic critter tank which seems like enough room because he's so small. Every night though he walks the border of the tank trying to climb up. I'm not sure what he wants. I feed him every other day and spray his tank a couple of times a day. He has heat as well. I will get him a 10 gal but does this seem ok for now?

[GreatestMKfighter]

Ironic that the insect with the name "Emperor Scorpion" is kept as a pet.

[douniaandco]

AOUCH! :o

[mikado201019]

I would come with some DDT to that exhibition and exterminate all those nasty ugly looking creatures!

[bixanajoana]

@magikkar2nd i was watching porn

[magikkar2nd]

i was watching minecraft videos how the fuck did i get here

[TheVinegaroon]

@jcmegabyte its on the science channel on demand when its there at all.but at the beginning of this it has its website.it might say what channel its on there:)