May I ask - what kind of substrate do you use for breeding them? I have heard some people have success with oak leaves and dirt but you suggest using sandy substrate?
Funny little buggers. Are these easy to find outside? I'm going to Flagstaff AZ and grand canyon and a bug friend wants me to bring some back to Kentucky for her.
@fisheydude9 They aren't terribly difficult to find if you're in the right place. Check under ground debris in desert areas and walk the trails carefully with a flashlight at night.
@sunnysweetlight1 I'm not sure what their favorite food is. In the desert wild, I'm sure they're opportunistic. In captivity, they seem to nibble on most offerings. Males tend to be smaller than females, though nutrition during the larval stages may affect adult size.
@sunnysweetlight1 They seem to relish dried pet food, but I've been surprised to find very few things they won't eat. The meat of a brazil nut was left untouched, though I suspect it may have been the smooth, hard surface that prevented it from getting a mandible-hold on it, rather than an issue of taste.
Boys tend to be smaller, though adult size is also affected by factors of nutrition and access during the larval phases. In mating pairs, males are piggybackin' on the females.
Great vid! Very interesting that the coloration is affected so much by humidity levels. The pigpiling and carrot theft were chuckleworthy. Here's hoping you get some offspring!
@jcv4200 I can't imagine that they are difficult to breed, but I've found no records of anybody doing it. I put some time into the design of that captive habitat. That, along with the number of specimens should produce success. Wish me luck!
Do you mind sending me a simple care guide because i am thinking of getting some
warriorhero52 4 months ago
omg a braided braid!!!!!!! lol cute. btw nice choice of music in the beginning!
chellepower 4 months ago
Is this another name for ironclad beetles or are they a close relative?
jman3267 7 months ago
@jman3267 Ironclad Beetles are an entire subfamily of beetles, this s a specific species.
najoheuer 2 weeks ago
are these rare beetles or very common?
shannan4321 10 months ago
@shannan4321 Very common where they occur (SW USA).
bugsincyberspace 9 months ago
May I ask - what kind of substrate do you use for breeding them? I have heard some people have success with oak leaves and dirt but you suggest using sandy substrate?
sandaili 1 year ago
Something decent on youtube to watch finally. Great video, great insects, great care on them, great everything.
FobbyLocz 1 year ago
I was really interested in getting some. They look fun. How long do they live for?
nevilleblackphoto 1 year ago
Funny little buggers. Are these easy to find outside? I'm going to Flagstaff AZ and grand canyon and a bug friend wants me to bring some back to Kentucky for her.
fisheydude9 1 year ago
@fisheydude9 They aren't terribly difficult to find if you're in the right place. Check under ground debris in desert areas and walk the trails carefully with a flashlight at night.
bugsincyberspace 1 year ago
@MrCirrhosis Thanks a bunch! I really enjoy doing these videos and the nice responses.
bugsincyberspace 1 year ago
How can you tell if its a boy or girl? And whats there favorite food?
sunnysweetlight1 1 year ago
@sunnysweetlight1 I'm not sure what their favorite food is. In the desert wild, I'm sure they're opportunistic. In captivity, they seem to nibble on most offerings. Males tend to be smaller than females, though nutrition during the larval stages may affect adult size.
bugsincyberspace 1 year ago
@sunnysweetlight1 They seem to relish dried pet food, but I've been surprised to find very few things they won't eat. The meat of a brazil nut was left untouched, though I suspect it may have been the smooth, hard surface that prevented it from getting a mandible-hold on it, rather than an issue of taste.
Boys tend to be smaller, though adult size is also affected by factors of nutrition and access during the larval phases. In mating pairs, males are piggybackin' on the females.
bugsincyberspace 1 year ago
Great vid! Very interesting that the coloration is affected so much by humidity levels. The pigpiling and carrot theft were chuckleworthy. Here's hoping you get some offspring!
zonbonzovi 2 years ago
COOL!!!
RaulRubioIII 2 years ago
Are they hard ti breed?
jcv4200 2 years ago
@jcv4200 I can't imagine that they are difficult to breed, but I've found no records of anybody doing it. I put some time into the design of that captive habitat. That, along with the number of specimens should produce success. Wish me luck!
bugsincyberspace 2 years ago
nice video, great choice of music. thanks :)
strohmann 2 years ago
Interesting little, nice capture.
kclama 2 years ago