Fools Scorpion Cross

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 500,000–1,390,000 SHU (extremely hot, in superhot territory). The scorpion tail trait is one of the most distinctive features in the superhot pepper world.

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NameFools Scorpion Cross

Alternative Name(s)Trinidad Fools Scorpion Cross

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-021RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,390,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionTrinidad & Tobago

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Trinidad & Tobago

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 500,000–1,390,000 SHU (extremely hot, in superhot territory). 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

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How hot is the Fools Scorpion Cross?

The Fools Scorpion Cross measures 500,000–1,390,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 170 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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