Ratmosphere Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Re-uploaded the pictures, hope you enjoy. Boy, do I miss these guys! This was a 64mm male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charx53 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Thanks sir. One of my favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 He's beautiful! Do you have any tips on caring for rainbow stag beetles? I really want to keep one but i keep getting mixed messages.. Is room temperature ok for these adult beetles? Is coco-peat a good substrate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 This page seems to have good information on rearing them. I have never tried rearing P. muelleri because I live in the US, so it may be wrong. Regardless, here is the link: http://beetlesaspets.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-rainbow-stag-beetle-phalacrognathus.html?m=0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted December 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Step 1: Buy appropriate sized plastic container from Walmart. Drill appropriate sized air holes to the sides of the enclosure. Buy sphagnum moss and soak it. Squeeze excess water out and use that as your substrate for housing them. If breeding, you will need an appropriate substrate for the female to lay eggs. Thats about all you will need beside beetle jellies/food. Step 2: Put beetles in their new habitat. If they aren't overwintering, you could even witness the mating happen firsthand. The female will eat the piece of food while the male mounts her. If you see any aggression from the male, remove them immediately as he has the potential to kill her. Step 3: Enjoy your new beetles. Make sure to remove uneaten foods to prevent fly and mold outbreaks. Beetle jelly is the best stuff to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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