Stag Beetles Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 How often should larvae and beetle substrate be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugboy3092 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I'd change it when it's almost eaten, but besides that probably once a month, depending on the species. What kind is it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspenentomology Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 For stags and rhinos, I'd say whenever the food in it is all eaten or when it's mostly frass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Look for a buildup of frass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Beetles Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Ok, thanks, guys! But what about just for regular adult beetles? Specifically if the Eleodes sp.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspenentomology Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I never change my substrate for them lol. I don't really see a reason to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 When you see a lot of black dots in your sphagnum moss it's time to change it. If you're just using beetle substrate for adults, maybe once every 5-6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugboy3092 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I don't really ever change mine since it's unlikely to effect adult health unless there's a huge buildup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Beetles Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 ? it will not decompose? In the wild I'm assuming it's not a problem because the beetles' feces will decompose, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspenentomology Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 They have really small fecal pellets and desert enclosures are very dry so mold is unlikely. Of course if you didn't change it for a few years it might become an issue but with desert darklings it's usually not really a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Beetles Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 ? Thanks!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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