Mantisfan101 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 My D. Tityus female emerged but I need to hibernate her, yet I don’t have any proper hibernation setups. I can’t leave her outside in 20 degree weather and i doubt that the fridge is a viable option. Does anyone have any tips on some at- home methods if hibernation? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I was told to use the fridge because it will keep them cold without freezing them. I have mine set to about 35-degrees Fahrenheit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantisfan101 Posted February 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I was thinking the same but it seemed a bit too cold, would it be safe for all the other produce and stuff? But then again I have my test tube setup with my camponotus chromaiodes colonies in there for at least 3 months by now and they’re doing fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mantisfan101 said: I was thinking the same but it seemed a bit too cold, would it be safe for all the other produce and stuff? But then again I have my test tube setup with my camponotus chromaiodes colonies in there for at least 3 months by now and they’re doing fine... I think it would be fine for D. tityus. Unfortunately, I have no experience with adult D. tityus (although not from lack of trying), but it has worked for my Alaus oculatus adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKim Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Keep the beetles in between 40 - 60˚F. If the temperature goes up and low, and not stabilize, the beetles won't go hibernate. Don't go any lower than 40. It may freeze to death. You must keep them in a container about 32 oz or larger with full substrate in the container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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