Trinidad Scorpion K

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Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Rates 500,000–1,200,000 SHU, which means extremely hot, in superhot territory. Associated with Trinidad & Tobago. The scorpion tail trait is one of the most distinctive features in the superhot pepper world.

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NameTrinidad Scorpion K

Alternative Name(s)Scorpion K; TS K

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-055RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,200,000

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

Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Rates 500,000–1,200,000 SHU, which means extremely hot, in superhot territory. Associated with Trinidad & Tobago. The scorpion tail trait is one of the most distinctive features in the superhot pepper world.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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How hot is the Trinidad Scorpion K?

The Trinidad Scorpion K 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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