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Butch T Reaper Scorpion

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Butch T Reaper Scorpion

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Butch T Reaper Scorpion
BTR Scorpion; Butch T Carolina Reaper Scorpion; Trinidad Butch T Reaper ScorpionEdit
C-R-TA-H-9-005RegisteredHow UPN works
500,000 - 1,200,000
RedEdit
Habanero-typeEdit
USAEdit
Butch Taylor (Zydeco Farms)Edit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Heat sits around 500,000–1,200,000 SHU — extremely hot, in superhot territory. Originates from South Carolina, USA. Bred by Butch Taylor (Zydeco Farms). Parentage: Trinidad Scorpion selection. The scorpion tail trait is one of the most distinctive features in the superhot pepper world.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Butch T Reaper Scorpion?

The Butch T Reaper Scorpion measures 500,000–1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 150 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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