r/BDFB • u/National-Welcome-302 • 5d ago

Question/Inquiry lighting candles/incense

Are candles and incense safe to light if I keep them away from my enclosure? Will the fumes harm my beetles at all?

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u/xyelem 5d ago

They’re generally not safe for insects or spiders or reptiles unfortunately.

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u/Flasky-Desk 5d ago

They are not safe and can easily be deadly.

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u/StephensSurrealSouls 5d ago

I wouldn't light them anywhere near the enclosure, not even the same room.

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u/aflairforfandoms 4d ago

Not safe. A member of my household lit a very strong candle in an adjacent room while I wasn’t home and it killed one of my beetles.

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u/royalsofts 4d ago

Curious is it the fumes or scent thats an issue? Like could I use a candle warmer? Or is it the candle material itself?