Post-feeding thermophily in a scorpion is associated with rapid digestion and recovery of maximal nocturnal activity

•Total cost of meal digestion in scorpions is similar at 25 and 30 °C.•Duration of meal digestion is shorter at 30 °C.•Quicker recovery of post-feeding nocturnal activity levels at 30 °C.•Scorpions show preference for higher ambient temperatures after feeding.•Rapid digestion at higher temperatures may enhance other elevated metabolic states.