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My blue death feigning beetle tank. 5.5 gallon tank. It's a little "pimped" out with some stuff from the pet store, but the wood, leaves, and rocks were collected outdoors. The "rocks" are actually pieces of petrified wood. Some pieces of bark, fake plants, cholla wood, and some oak leaf litter...

The topic title speaks for itself- just wondering if any Bess beetle owners know the right amount of humidity? Do you just spray the sides of the tank or the substrate as well? After switching to a mesh lid and lightly spraying sides, I noticed the substrate getting a little dry. Thanks!

I think one of my blue death feigning beetles is dying. For several days now, it's been laying around, barely moving, not eating, and started laying on its side a couple days ago. Now it's laying straight on its back, all legs sticking up in the air... yet this whole time, its antennae quiver...

Sorry, but just have to ask. California obviously doesn't get too cold, but for some of the beetles I own that prefer desert environments, I wonder if it ever gets too cold in here. I know deserts can get really cold at night, but beetles have the natural environment to work with. This old house...

Anyone tried any foods out of the norm that your beetles ended up loving?

Hi everyone- just wondering if anyone uses Eco Earth or anyone type of coconut/soil substrate by itself? Initially I started with play sand mixed with coconut coir, but it seemed a little too moist, and the beetles didn't seem to like it. The shop I picked the beetles up at use dry Eco Earth by...

Hello all from Southern California. Beginning hobbyist who loves beetles, mantids, and spiders! Currently own 5 Blue Death Feigning beetles, 18 Darklings, and 6 Bess beetles. Will be adding new additions soon (jumping spiders will probably be next). I'll be posting as I learn and experiment and...