arthropodz Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I was trying to clean the mites off of my d grantii by blowing through a straw as I read that would be a good way to get them off. My beetle was not happy and kept trying to move away until finally he squirted clear excrement all over me! I’ve never seen a beetle do that, was it a defense response or just a coincidence that he “had to go” when I was cleaning? (Mite advice would also be appreciated, I can’t find anything that doesn’t seem like it wouldn’t just cause more stress for the beetle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKim Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I don't think that was a defense mechanism, but just "had to go" on you...😅 I just wash my beetles off on running water that's not too cold or warm with old tooth brush, or soft ones. I use my own fingers sometimes when it's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 It's just some good ole "poo poo". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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