I am a subscriber and always look forward to every new issue. However, that's not why I am writing. I am an avid reptile collector and I recently had a cb dusky pigmy rattlesnake die after 6 years of raising him. I found him late and put him in a ziplock bag for future disposal. The next day I discovered a beetle in the bag with him. My natural assumption is that he came in contact with a larva or eggs and this insect was the cause of his demise. I euthanized the beetle and kept it for identification. Would someone be interested in attempting identification if I sent some pictures. I could send the beetle if necessary. I have a large herp collection as I am the reptile specialist for a local wild animal park and I use them for shows and lectures. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Tom
PS. first time posting ANYTHING, so I hope the pics downloaded correctly



Thank you in advance,
Tom
PS. first time posting ANYTHING, so I hope the pics downloaded correctly


