FaithMcSunshine Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hello Guys, I am a new owner for these DHH, and I was wondering why are my larvas coming above ground? I changed their substrate 2 weeks ago. I was wondering if it is sick or maybe it is just going into that direction? Pics: https://ibb.co/4tpf9Cw https://ibb.co/ZgN48CL -Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspenentomology Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 It's entirely possible that they are just hanging out near the top for no reason, but if they stay there consistently, it's usually a sign that something is wrong, such as substrate composition, humidity, or ventilation. If you recently changed the substrate, they might not like the new sub for some reason. If they appear motionless or limp, then it means that they don't have enough air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithMcSunshine Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I looked at them again and they are now burrowed in the substrate. They keep moving around the substrate, which I thought is also bad? o.o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 What is your substrate made of? Did you do a total substrate change, or only a partial change? How much ventilation do the containers have, and what temperature are you keeping them at? Are the larvae producing plenty of frass pellets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithMcSunshine Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I got the substrate from the Titan Monster Shop and I added some rotted wood and sphagnum peat moss. I drilled five holes for their ventilation and put pest tape on it. The temperate is usually around 73-77 degrees and they are pooping a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darktheumbreon Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 They cant digest or eat peat moss, it is useless to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I've had the same experience. Don't fully close the countainer. Poke some holes on the lid. Your larvaes are going to die. They have no air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexaDynastes3516 Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 My D Grantii larvae do this occasionally, and they've been perfectly okay. Not sure why grubs like to wander above the soil, but it definitely doesn’t always mean there is something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Poke some holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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