Emperor or red claw?

[Tittysprink]

Was adding a hide to the deli cup i have him in, and with the hide he was able to climb out, I got him in my hand to put him back and was able to take this picture. My question is, are the pedipalps supposed to be that thin for a young emperor? Or did i stumble upon an asian red claw?

 

[G. Carnell]

'red claw' = Pandinus cavimanus or P. viatoris which are also from Africa

Generally its hard to tell them apart from P.imperator until they moult a few times!

 

[Tittysprink]

Thanks for giving the scientific names, didn't know they were so similar when they are younger.

 

[Collin Clary]

Yeah, at that age it's impossible to even determine the genus. It'll become more clear what it is as it matures.

I should also add that the common name of "red claw" can apply to all three Pandinoides species.