charx53 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 So I made artificial pupal cells out of oasis floral foam. Should they be laying on their backs or at an angle? Is this good enough for them? Any constructive criticism is welcome!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I made mine vertically since Japanese rhinos are known to construct vertical pupal chambers. Your chambers appear to be a little bit too wide so if I were you I'd make them vertically without being too wide. I would upload a picture of mine but I threw the foam away after they eclosed due to molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charx53 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 So vertically like they appear standing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charx53 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 What if I put something to cover the top and tilted the container? Would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yeah vertically like they're standing up. I wouldn't cover them and tilt the container since the pupae will wiggle around and may fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charx53 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Okay, thanks! I will make a different one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions should you need any clarification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yes, definitely vertical. Narrower would be better too. You basically want to construct one exactly like the one that they built for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charx53 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 How does this look.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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