hardshell Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 does l.elephaus hibernate after coming out of pupae like d.tityus? if it does, how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 i heard they hibernate 1-3 months in captivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutrok4040 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yes they do for around three months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Most of mine took around 4-6 months. Bigger ones usually took longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardshell Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 so they sleep till next year... do i need to keep the soil moist or dry during the hibernation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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