H hardshell Mecynorrhina Aug 13, 2012 #2 does l.elephaus hibernate after coming out of pupae like d.tityus? if it does, how long?
Oak Goliathus Aug 13, 2012 #3 i heard they hibernate 1-3 months in captivity. Last edited by a moderator: Aug 13, 2012
Lucanus Lucanus Aug 13, 2012 #5 Most of mine took around 4-6 months. Bigger ones usually took longer. Last edited by a moderator: Aug 13, 2012
H hardshell Mecynorrhina Aug 13, 2012 #6 so they sleep till next year... do i need to keep the soil moist or dry during the hibernation?