Captive bred ironclad beetles

[Hisserdude]

Good to know. And yeah that sounds about right, Asbolus like things sandier, whereas ironclads supposedly spend their larval stages within rotten wood, or at least in decaying organic matter of some sort, (as opposed to the inorganic substrates Asbolus typically dig through). 

 

[Pvlgize]

That's incredible! Do you have any updates? Did they pupate? 

 

[Beetlesforlife3]

Hey @DynastesDeehow are the ironclads? Any new info to add I wanna attempt to breed.

 

[DynastesDee]

No, I think this is all the information I can give for now. My ironclad beetles are currently still larvae.

 

[Beetlesforlife3]

Thanks final question what have larvae been feeding on?

 

[Two Crows]

I just watched my blue ironclad lady deposit two eggs. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to hatch?

 

[Hisserdude]

Thanks final question what have larvae been feeding on?

I too would like to know, are they feeding on the compost/leave litter exclusively, or are you offering protein supplements as well? Any issues with cannibalism yet?

 

[DynastesDee]

I use compost and cocofiber. I’ve kept them separated, so no cannibalism .

 

[Hisserdude]

I use compost and cocofiber. I’ve kept them separated, so no cannibalism .

OK, and no supplemental foods?

 

[Teneb]

I just watched my blue ironclad lady deposit two eggs. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to hatch?View attachment 2046

Hmmm check out aquarimax's videos on breeding them He will probably say I will give a link to his playlist 

 

[Two Crows]

Thanks Teneb! Just saw the link you sent. Great videos!

 

[Teneb]

Thanks Teneb! Just saw the link you sent. Great videos!

No problem

 

[Dynastes TItyus hunter]

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[Acro]

Hey there!  Are there any updates?  How many larvae do you have?

Can't see the photo above.

Good Luck and please keep updating. 

 

[LightC]

Any Updates

 

[Wolfman]

That's great news - looking forward to hearing how your rearing effort goes with these!  In my area, we have Zopherus nodulosus haldemani, and it would be fantastic to be able to breed it.  I've only ever encountered just a few examples of this species, but probably only because I've just found them incidentally, rather than going out looking for them intentionally - 


 

I ADORE these so much. I hope they are available eventually from a breeder or the like, I would really like one!

 

[entonative]

Did they grow into beautiful indestructible mini tanks or did they rot and die?

 

[Wolfman]

That's great news - looking forward to hearing how your rearing effort goes with these!  In my area, we have Zopherus nodulosus haldemani, and it would be fantastic to be able to breed it.  I've only ever encountered just a few examples of this species, but probably only because I've just found them incidentally, rather than going out looking for them intentionally - 


 

I LOVE these. Hoping that I can get them from a breeder someday they are my favorite and I’d love to have them chill with my other iron clads.

 

[Guest]

I'm late to the party! Did they ever reach adulthood?