In-Log Stag Rearing for Majors?

[Acro]

What stag larvae will produce major males when raised in decayed logs? In other words, with out the use of flake soil, kinshi, fermented sawdust, etc.

 

[jayden1611]

pretty much every species i think does better in a piece of wood rather than flakes or kinshi, but this is just from my personal experience i could be wrong

 

[Acro]

Can you suggest a few species (from your experience or other source) that do epically well 'in-log'?

 

[stagtacus]

The species that you can find in a log.

 

[Acro]

stagtacus,

If you're going to take the time to type, try using your energy in more beneficial ways. Maybe suggest a species or two that you've had luck with.

 

[Satanas]

I'm pretty sure all stag beetles are found in logs, not to be repetitive, but its true.

 

[Satanas]

probably would've been easier just to google this...

 

[stagtacus]

Sorry ACRO i wish i could tell you

if i know the answer i would.

 

[Ratmosphere]

As Satanas said, almost all stag beetles are found in logs. I have seen videos of people breaking into rotting logs and seeing a medium sized beetle come out. I think it all depends on the genetics, how much the larvae eats, and available nutrients in the rotting log.

 

[Acro]

I got confused with what females need to trigger egg laying, thought it was what the larvae needed to live in. I made it more complicated than it needed to be. It's really quite easy. lol

Thanks all.

 

[jayden1611]

agreed all stags do better in logs