![]() If you want to observe the mating process, separate the male and female beetles into different container as soon as you bought/caught the beetles or as soon as you are able to sex the grubs. You don’t need to prepare them additional water. The beetles should obtain enough water from their food. Here is a recipe for beetle jelly that you can try by yourself if you can’t find them in stores. Some beetle jellies even boast various fitness benefits such as improved longevity, stronger beetles, and larger offspring. Moreover, the jelly doesn’t grow mold as easily unlike the fruits. It is more convenient to use in terms of preparation and storage. ![]() You should consider feeding your beetles with beetle jelly. Remove any unconsumed fruits every day to prevent growth of molds. Place the fruit onto a sauce plate so that you can clean it easily. You can give them a slice of banana, orange, apples, or pineapple half their body size. The adult Hercules beetles naturally feed on rotten and/or overripe fruits. Temperature at 68-77 ☏ (20-25 ☌) is suitable for the beetles. Keep the environment moist by misting with a garden sprayer and make sure the tank is well ventilated. Exposure to direct sunlight for a long period will kill them. Place the housing away from direct sunlight, somewhere cool. When the beetle turns upside-down, it needs to hold on to a solid surface to turn around. You should also put some tree barks or smooth branches for the beetle to climb onto. Do not put 2 males or more in the same tank because they will fight!įill the housing with coir up till 3-4″ (7.5-10 cm) in depth. A 5 gal tank typically sufficient to house at 4 females together. ![]() If your beetle is more than 6″ (~15 cm), you need to at least use a 16 gal (~60 L) tank. If the adult beetle is not more than 5″ (~13 cm), a 4 gal (~16 L) tank is sufficient. If you put the male in a small tank, they may break their horns when they try to move in the tank. Due to the large horns, a male Hercules beetle requires a bigger space. The large horns may look dangerous, but they actually cause no harm to us. Preparing Housing for Adult BeetlesĪ male Hercules beetle has a very long horn on his thorax and another one on his head while the female doesn’t. But if you do want to buy a noble breed such as the famous HirokA breed, make sure you buy from a reliable seller to avoid scam. You do not have to buy a noble breed because a normal breed is equally enjoyable. A grub of a noble breed can be more expensive than the adult of a normal breed. ![]() Some breeds focus on the overall size, some on the length of the horn, and some on the thickness of the horn. There are a lot of beetle enthusiasts out there and as a result of that, there are various notable breeds for you to choose. If you are getting the beetle from local store, look for sign of injury or lost limbs. You won’t want to buy a 7 months old adult beetle. ![]() You should buy at least 3-4 grubs because not all grubs can successfully turn into adult.Īlways check the age or larval stage of the beetle before buying. However, as the grubs spend all their time underground, feeding, you will need to be patient if you are starting from grubs. Depending on size and breed, an adult beetle can cost you up to $500. You may want to buy the grubs as they are way cheaper than an adult beetle. Make sure you ask for recommendations from the seller on how to take care of the beetles. Photo courtesy: fitness_beetleshk Getting a Hercules Beetleĭepending on where you are, uou can buy Hercules beetles from your local pet store or online store. ![]()
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