GOLDEN SCORPION

Pendant Type: Coloured Block - Red

Scientific Name: Mesobuthos martensii

The perfect gift for collectors, adults and children. The product comes in a well presented gift box.

These key rings contain real insect specimens encased in a proprietary developed lucite material block. The lucite block is crystal clear allowing you to clearly view the specimen inside. It is also practically unbreakable. The insect you will get is real and one of a kind. No two are exactly the same. The insect specimens inside come from special farms that have been created to preserve domestic and tropical forest species, and their different habitats. These insects, that die naturally, are collected and then set in the lucite blocks.

Insect Facts Mesobuthus martensii is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae. Its common names include Chinese scorpion, Manchurian scorpion, Chinese armor-tail scorpion and Chinese golden scorpion. Despite its common name, this scorpion is not only found in Manchuria or China, but also in Mongolia, Korea and Japan. Its preferred habitat is warm, dry areas with little vegetation. M. martensii can grow to about 6 centimetres (2.4 in) long, with females usually slightly larger, and has a life-span of about 4 to 6 years.

The Chinese beleive the scorpion will ward off evil.

Clear Block Pendant Size: 39 x 26 x 15mm (approx)

PLEASE NOTE: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.