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He’s my first dorcus and was a bit of a learning curve. I didn’t know they could tear through screening so that made for an exciting couple minutes. 

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Yea they're savages! Make sure the female is separated if you have one. I've had males tear through countless females when they were housed together. 

 
They’re incredibly strong! I’ve watched him rearrange his entire enclosure and I had to remove anything tall enough that let him have access to the lid. I don’t have a female yet but I am on the lookout for one. Thanks for the advice!  

 
If there's 1 tip I can give I'd say this. I can't tell fully from the pictures but is the substrate dry? Make sure there is some moisture content in the sub. 

 
I think I took that picture when I’d just gotten him so it might have been a little dry then but I think it’s good now. I have a batch of your substrate recipe going in my basement by the way, great video on YouTube. It’s hard to keep the temps up this season but we’ll see how it goes. 

 
Titan Monster Beetle Shop has them in stock most of the time. But I'd advise you to not go through with it if you live in the states. 

 
Wow they have all kinds of beetles. I do live in the states though. Do you say that for the wellness of the beetle or possible customs issues? Or both?

 
If you are keeping palawanicus, or probably any dorcus for that, be careful. They are VERY strong and aggressive. One time a female I had bit my hand. It hurt so much. I thought only the males were violent, I was wrong. They are also strong enough to open enclosures. I didn't immediately have their permanent enclosures when they arrived, and a female escaped. I found her on the other side of the house. A males also escaped and I found him on my variegated alocasia. I named him Houdini. Bad choice. He escaped his permanent enclosure which was a critter keeper. I found him on the garage floor with half of his mandible missing. On your strong beetle's enclosure I would recommend putting heavy objects like books on top. They are very cool and rewarding but just make sure to be careful.

 
I had to rethink entire enclosures with the dorcus, I named mine Beelzebub. They’re insanely strong and love to escape. I am still looking for a female if anyone had any leads. 

 
Oh. What Beelzebub did you name it after? The one from genshin impact or the demon? I really like large stag beetles because of the way they move their antenae. It is so fast and jittery. I love it! Another reason I am looking for a prosopucolis girrafa. Good luck with finding a female!

 
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