RomanBuck Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looks like im going to get a hercules beetle larvae from a friend and have NO clue/experience/care skills for beetles at all (LOL) can someone help a fellow out with a simple care sheet that will help this guy survive? all comments are welcome if they help out! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mix oak leaves with oak sawdust and wood and add compost (make a lot of it). It might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Is the wood absolutely needed or can I skip it? By hard wood or does it have to be oak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Other hardwood also would probably be similar. Yeah, you can skip it if you are using sawdust: http://beetleforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2150&hl=pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariblatta lutea Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just for the head warning. When using sawdust, you must ferment them COMPLETELY! If not, gas and heat produced from fermenting process can kill the larvae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I suggest you read up, you are jumping into something challenging! Try getting The Complete Guide to Rearing the Eastern Hercules Beetle (yes, it covers granti) or The Ultimate Guide to Breeding Beetles, Coleoptera Laboratory Culture Methods. You can find them both from here: http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/elytraandantenna/ Good Luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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