Looking for substrate for Chalcosoma

[treespider]

Hello all, I'm looking for substrate that would be good for Chalcosoma chiron larvae, especially for producing majors. I'm not too good at making it myself yet, and I'd like to find a local source instead of ordering from overseas. I'd be ordering a lot if you have it!

 

[Acro]

Have you tried BugsInCyberspace?

Good Luck!

 

[treespider]

I don't think their substrate is a high enough percentage of rotting wood... it sounds like the base is compost soil and sawdust and I've been told Chalcosoma need 90-100% rotting wood substrate.

 

[Acro]

Send Peter an email and maybe he can work out something for you.

 

[treespider]

Unfortunately he didn't have anything for me at the moment

Possibly in the future, but nothing ready now. Anyone else who has some, please let me know!

 

[Chuck4th]

Oak offered some substrate for sale recently. Maybe the two of you could discuss it.

 

[treespider]

Already did, it wasn't the right type for Chalcosoma. Thanks for the suggestion though!