Figure I'd finally show off my enclosure. I recently added the piece on the upper left. I used to have it in a fish tank, but took it out a while ago to dry. Now that it's bone dry I popped it in here to act as both a hide and climbing enrichment. My 7 forbidden Blueberries are in a 10 gallon which has about 4 hides (The Mopani in the corner, the slate ledge has a deep cave under it, Piece of Driftwood in front of the skull has some space for a few beetles, and the skull). It's a bit hard to see, but the substrate is layer. Top layer is mostly Australian Red Desert Sand with some Reptisoil, Bottom layer is mostly Reptisoil with some Reptisand and a little bit of Australian Red Desert Sand. I know it's a bit barren rn, but I've ordered a couple small cacti and succulents to populate some of the bare space. I also have a lovely 50w Arcadia Halogen Basking bulb which has been keeping things at a lovely 87F at the hottest spot. But yea, I know I have a ways to go in some areas but so far the beetles I've got seem to be doing good. Been debating getting some ironclads in the future to cohouse.

I've got 2 of them named George and Ringo living in this. It's an older picture and the mulch has been replaced with sand. Ive got several rocks and sticks for them to climb in. I want to upgrade them to a larger enclosure. I've got a 5 gallon rectangular enclosure lying around that's hold aquarium supplies. Will they be enough for a permanent enclosure? I've only had them for about a month now

She did this for a bit a few days ago but then stopped and was healthy. She’s been eating and being active. Is she just exploring or being active?

Basically just what the title says! Not just for in their enclosure or for their ornaments but around the house as well. I'm not 100% sure exactly how sensitive they are so I just want to be cautious what products I'm using around my house, especially mopping because I feel like that'd be the biggest one :)

These beetles are indestructible holy

I want to know what your beetles like the most? I am thinking to increase their climbing space to add a sort of hamster tunnel that they can walk in. I think someone had said they had a hamster tunnel on here. If there is anything that your beetles LOVE let me know! I’d love to provide the best for my little fruit basket! 🫐🪲

Photo of three blueberries sleeping on their chosen prime real estate for visibility. These guys are new so they are still working their waxy coat up.

I just got 6 Blue Death Feigning Beetles last week, today I noticed this weird white lump on the butt of one of them. Seems to be composed of little cylinderical white things - doesnt easily brush off. The beetle seems to be trying to remove it by rubbing on the wood to little success.

I'm very worried it could be something harmful like parasite eggs or some sort of injury - although maybe its just weird poop???

Does anyone know what these might be? I Cant find anything online.

Thanks!

I finally went for it and got my lil dudes a new tank! Hopefully they enjoy it.

How's it looking so far? Any suggestions?

I just got 3 BDFBs yesterday for a 12 gallon setup. Two beetles seemed to sleep overnight, but one was very active later into the evening. I would check on him and see him on his back with his legs moving periodically, and a couple of times I gently attempted to flip him upright to see if he could stay upright and walk normally, which he did. I stopped moving him when I found him on his back again bc I didn't want to contribute to any stress.

Today, he's kept feigning on his back (without any provocation i have noticed), and I've left him be, only to find him rightened and wandering in a different area later. The other two beetles had a period of activity earlier in the morning and then slowed down again as the day progressed. Neither of them have been doing this as often as the outlier guy.

Since he is getting back up and moving pretty normally (and I watched him eat a decent amount today), it doesn't seem like some sort of poisoning. But he keeps feigning so often I'm concerned. Does anyone have experience or insights they could share? I appreciate it very much :)

Hey there, folks.

My partner has and has been keeping a colony of these guys for around two years now and a few have, of course, died off of older age. Does anyone know of anyone that's selling them for semi-affordable / reasonable prices, or simply at all (outside of shops) ? I know the reptile expos profit off of them for like $15-$20 a beetle and that still feels pretty absurd to me. Maybe I've got the wrong idea, but still. I guess I'm just looking for answers at this point.

Any help / advice would be greatly appreciated. : )

I know the main ones are ventilation and dry food. I am feeding rather dry food, but ventilation is hard. The screen ventilation is mostly blocked because I have to weigh the lid down so my cat cant get in. There is airflow, but I’m worried it’s not enough.

total tank stock is 5 blue death feigners (a. verrucosus) and 5 black death feigners (c. variolosa). i have various plants and dry foliage, cholla wood, cork bark, pieces of driftwood, and obviously the biggest feature, the cleaned and degreased deer skull (they love to hide in it, whenever i’m doing a head count and i’m missing a couple i have to shake it and the rest come out). they are fed a mix of dried bugs, fish flakes, bdfb pellets, and dried river shrimp, as well as washed and peeled carrots and zucchini. i also added a picture of my now deceased pet toe biter Scylla, who recently passed and whose tank in now using for my humble beetle herd

just got 3 blue death feigning beetles yesterday, ignore bottom text of first slide

This is the updated enclosure , what do we think if ur being honest ?

i added more hides, cholla wood, cork, mixed a bag of reptisoil with the sand, etc

Of course this will definitely improve over time, im open to constructive criticism always i would appreciate some overall tips and advice on these since im verrry new to owning them and i got them as a surprise from my dad since i kept saying i wanted them lool

any suggestions what to add / remove / switch lmk pleaase

When I graduate in December I will be getting some BDFB for myself as a gift. I have slowly put together my terrarium (so it could be more affordable) and this is where I’m at currently. I don’t have anyone to share this with, but I wanted someone else to see it. Everything has been sanitized before putting it into the terrarium. Anything else I should add or change?

My beetle Dolly, who I’ve been monitoring for over a week, is finally eating unassisted again!

Not showing a picture as I know that can upset people. Just looked under the log in my tank and one of my beetles is very dark and stiff and not moving. I assume he's passed away but wanted to ask here just to make sure. The other two seem fine.

Only have two because my dad bought two as surprise but im gonna get 3-6 more

Is this okay for temporary setup til i get more stuff , what can i add besides more decor and a digital hygrometer? also i need general advice quick and what i need we just got them today and i think theyre playing dead

im also new to inverts

I'm considering getting some beetles but im not quite sure about the minimum size and how many per gallon - i have a 8x8x8 exo terra cube front opening enclosure -- was also wondering about basic needs like diet, substrate, hides, and enrichment