Additives for Stag beetle substrate

[Johnboy]

Has anyone experimented with additives for stag beetle larvae, as in additional supplements in their wood substrate? Thanks

 

[Dynastes]

Yes, most captive reared stags see some supplement even if it's just flour mixed in the kinshi. Some experiences with supplements use for stag larvae are outlined in the elephant stag guide and ultimate beetle breeding guide (essentially the same). As with any larvae, supplementation takes a little skill and moreso understanding and without such can be a bust rather than a boom.

 

[Johnboy]

I use shreaded wood for my stags, can you elabourate what supplement I could use to , maybe, get larger males. Thanks.

 

[Dynastes]

What do you mean by shredded wood? What kind of wood, particle size, and decay level? More importantly, which kind of stag?

 

[Johnboy]

I have d alcides

d sika

titanus sumatra

pros blanchardi

pros inclinatus

pros fabricei

hexarthrius mandibularis

I use shredded wood, white oak/beech in jam jars.......as in photo.

It is in a good state to add an additive to you see......