excal88 Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi guys! Just joined the forums, and actually am new to the hobby. I'm from California, and I'm actually been trying to find a seller to help kick start this hobby! Truth be told I've actually been in love with beetles and insects since I was in 4th grade, and with my recent return from Japan, I'm going to attempt to make my childhood dream of getting into this hobby a reality! Looking forward to meet you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewrune Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Welcome. I think you joined at the right time. Beetle season is starting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trescubes Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Welcome! Glad to see more people from Cali on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hello! Keeping bugs in the states, compared to keeping bugs in Japan, is very different, however it can be done! What type of beetles are you interested in? Did you just visit or did you live in Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Welcome! You have many nice beetle species in your state, so many cool Tenebrionids! I hope you enjoy this hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excal88 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thanks for the awesome greeting guys! I do believe the timing is right! @Acro, I'm looking at mainly stag beetles since they were the first beetles I fell in love with. I just visited Japan, and it was still relatively cold there so I didn't see many beetle stores unfortunately. And I'm trying to do as much research as I can to successfully keep and raise future beetles! Information, aside from this forum, is relatively scarce! @Hisserdude, yes! I remember in grade school I always love watching Tenebrionids walk around the sand in the playground. Thought they were pretty awesome! I have a desert terrarium set up so I might have to find some to put in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J. R. Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Welcome! I'm pretty new myself but it's always exciting to see someone new with this passion. C: I have heard a number of times people finding Lucanidae in CA, so I'm sure it won't be tough to locate. And June's coming up soon so I'm sure they'll be out and about in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excal88 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Awesome! I'm looking forward to that cause as of now it's been really hard finding suppliers of local stag beetles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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