- The adult size is 17 - 20 cm (6.69" - 7.87"). They are considered one of the world's largest/heaviest scorpions.
- This Old World Burrowing scorpion is from various countries in western Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
- Pandinus dictator was added to Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meaning trade in the species should be carefully monitored and controlled, due to concerns over the level of international trade and the potential effects on Pandinus dictator populations.
- This Old World Burrowing scorpion is from various countries in western Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
- Pandinus dictator was added to Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meaning trade in the species should be carefully monitored and controlled, due to concerns over the level of international trade and the potential effects on Pandinus dictator populations.