Dynastes granti larvae

[Oak]

Hello, i just bought Dynastes granti larvae from bugsincyberspace.com. Few days later, the larvae started turning darker and darker. And im wondering if this means his going to die soon. I cannot find any oaks here, or other trees except for Pines, and i heard Pine Trees are poisonous to the larvae?? I live in Irvine, California, please help!!

 

[Dynastes]

Dynastes granti larvae are more picky than D.tityus, even wild-caught but both can eat well-rotted pine wood or needles. It's not ideal and if the pine isn't extremely rotten it can be harmful.

 

[Regiarbol]

What color are the larvae turning into? If they are becoming dark yellow/orange then that might mean they will pupate soon.

 

[Oak]

What color are the larvae turning into? If they are becoming dark yellow/orange then that might mean they will pupate soon.

They are L1, no way they are gonna pupate

 

[Regiarbol]

Well then I think (not entirely sure) that the dark color means that they are lacking nutrition.