!!! Lucanus elaphus, adult pairs for sale !!!

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Nathan

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SOLD OUT, THANK YOU!

Selling these F2 generation adults as pairs only. They are October 2020 eclosed adults and have been kept in hibernation.

Males are all over 55mm, averaging about 57mm. Females are over 30mm.

Each pair is being sold at $90.00 shipped. I accept PayPal friends and family option. Questions welcomed. Thanks!

See more photos in the comments section below.

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Very impressive!  What kind of substrate did you use for pupation?  The pupation stage is where I tend to run into problems with this species.

 
What beauties! If you decide to sell individuals at some point, let me know. I would be interested in a single male. :)

 
Nathan said:
Thanks! I rear them in spent oyster mushroom sub the whole way through to adulthood. 
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Many thanks for the details - I was under the impression that this species needed a layer of clay soil for best results in pupal cell formation.  Considering your success however, clay is obviously not required.

 
Goliathus said:
Many thanks for the details - I was under the impression that this species needed a layer of clay soil for best results in pupal cell formation.  Considering your success however, clay is obviously not required.
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I never use clay. I just make sure the bottom 4 inches of their rearing tub gets a little more moisture when I notice them starting to make pupal chambers. Never had any problems.

 
arizonablue said:
What beauties! If you decide to sell individuals at some point, let me know. I would be interested in a single male. :)
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These are the last I'll have for sale until next Winter. I do have a minor male I forgot to list for sale. He's probably only about 45mm and the only one with out a female. A real dink compared to his brothers! PM me if your interested in him.

 
Nathan said:
I never use clay. I just make sure the bottom 4 inches of their rearing tub gets a little more moisture when I notice them starting to make pupal chambers. Never had any problems.
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Just wondering, how long do they usually spend in their pupal chamber before pupating? 

 
Oak said:
Just wondering, how long do they usually spend in their pupal chamber before pupating? 
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A very long time, lol! I've never actually kept track of the exact length of time, but I've noticed them in their chambers inactive for a few months before pupating.

 
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