Hey all, I’ve recently purchased a pair of D. Bucephalus Stag beetles(about 2 or so months ago) and my female had been acting rather strange. Upon arriving, she wasn’t moving very much to begin with, and assumed she was either dying or dead. Fast forward a week, and she’s acting seemingly normal again, and very energetic on top of that. Now, however, it’s almost as if she is back to how she was 2 months ago! Very slow movements, leg tips(?) stiff and curled. Overall, she is acting as if she might completely freeze up and die. I had noticed her front legs curling a few days ago, although it didn’t seem to affect her movement much or bother her in the slightest. Some background on care, in case that might have something to do with her condition:
Coco husk substrate, sprayed nightly in order to retain moisture
Resin half log hide, initially real wood but I removed it when it started showing signs of rot
Diet of banana slices and homemade beetle jelly(seemed to prefer the fruit)
Daily replacements of food and feces removal.
If you guys have any clue as to what’s going on with her, please let me know! I’m really worried it’s a type of fungus or she’s just very stressed. Also, if there are any care tips for this beetle in particular, let me know as well!
Coco husk substrate, sprayed nightly in order to retain moisture
Resin half log hide, initially real wood but I removed it when it started showing signs of rot
Diet of banana slices and homemade beetle jelly(seemed to prefer the fruit)
Daily replacements of food and feces removal.
If you guys have any clue as to what’s going on with her, please let me know! I’m really worried it’s a type of fungus or she’s just very stressed. Also, if there are any care tips for this beetle in particular, let me know as well!