They are EVERYTHING I've ever looked for in a beetle... Communal? Predators? Pretty? Semi-aquatic? Heck yes! Has anyone had any luck keeping these? are they covered in the aquatic bug book?
Edit: PS: I still blame you guys for my beetle obsession, I'm going to end up a crazy beetle man when I...
I understand it is a DUNG beetle, but is there any way to substitute? I hear adults readily feed on bananas, does anyone know? If not... Can just a bag of manure be okay for these guys? (As long as I can get it all-organic anyway)
So I have a D. Granti... Two actually, and searching for a stag beetle. Now I want Calosoma scrutator (Fiery searcher beetle I believe is its common name)
So has anyone kept these awesome caterpillar hunters? I found very little details in owning them, are there any books out for (I'm...
Please list which you have to offer
(Scientific name)
(Price)
(Age? Egg/Instar/Adult?)
(Gender? Doesn't matter to me, I'll just be curious about it, haha )
Please give me time to set up an enclosure before the trade is made, I am fairly busy as a full time college student and employee
Must...
So i was hoping one of you can help me!
I was planning on getting A D. Granti beetle... Every caresheet I have found are missing details... How deep do I need the substrate (Some say pure, all natural soil, others say part soil part manure?) Are there any places I can BUY rotting wood for the...