This is so awesome!! It’s funny you posted this as I was just looking into breeding these last night! I’m actually going to the desert Saturday to see if I can pick me up a couple! Fingers crossed!
We'll be watching this project closely! The list of animals that were previously thought to be unbreedable captively that are now bred commonly after cracking the code is a mile long. Hope that's where BDFBs are heading!
Gwyntomology I hope so! I’d like to get a few more beetles for some genetic diversity, and get a good number of captive-bred BDFBs out into the hobby. 😊👍
@@Aquarimax When you say that they would cost more, that would of course be true, but one reason you didn't mention is lifespan. There's no way to tell if a wild caught specimen has been a beetle for 2 weeks or 7 years. Buying a captive bred animal, you'll know that it's not near the end of its life!
I've been so busy - but I watch your videos every time I can. I am super interested in this project! I will be following you through the process. Thank you for all the informative videos.
I have never tried breeding but they're always mating. I also have 2 black death feigning beetles (not the smooth species like yours) that I finally caught mating after having them for over 6 years. 2 of my five blues I've had for over 6 years as well.
🤞 I’m really excited about this!! Got larvae up to 2 inches, I’ll definitely try this! Should the containers for separating the larvae be deeper than it is wider?
Kenneth Reyes I think a little depth would be good, for a decent substrate depth. What are you going to use to keep the larvae warm enough to induce pupation?
Hi there. I got a pair at the insect Expo in Frankfurt Germany last saturday and definetly want to breed them aswell. I have a question though. Would it be possible to feed the larvae with Flake Soil instead of coconut fiber? I'm breeding different types of stag and rhinoceros beetles and it would be great to have just one type of substrate.
I would think flake soil would be a much better source of food for the larvae. 👍🏼 The coconut fiber for the larvae is more of a substrate for burrowing in rather than a food source. They might eat some of it, but it’s not very nutritious.
The eggs are pretty hardy, but the adults will sometimes eat them. If you can put them in a small container with a layer of slightly damp sand, you should get larvae. Larvae of the same size can live together with enough food, but larger larvae will eat smaller ones. They eat essentially the same foods as the adults, but need a somewhat moister substrate (just a bit...not soaked)
VAC_MAN The mostly seem to eat organic matter in the substrate (such as decaying wood and leaves) but I offer small pieces of carrot and cat food as well.
Great question! The beetles will mate and produce fertile eggs at room temperatures. The larvae will hatch and grow and room temperatures too, but just refuse to pupate.
@@Aquarimax Thanks Rus! I've also read that getting them to pupate is the tricky part. You said that you know of someone on Arachnoboards who has successfully bred them, do you remember if he mentioned how long it takes to get them from larvae to beetles?
@@Aquarimax they are at about 82 right now. I found an incubator at a local farm store (perks of living in the corn belt!). I haven't got the incubator to maintain 88 yet, but I'm close! What size deli cups do you use? I put them in 16 oz, but I have 32 oz, 8 oz, 4 oz and 2 oz. Is the 2-3 mos after the egg hatches to the larvae or after the larvae reach the 2" mark? This is exciting and scary!
Now I am inspired to breed some beetles, you’ve already helped me successfully breed Isopods and millipedes I should be able to nail this with your help thanks btw.
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I just got these a month ago and absolutely love their antics. Breeding them would be a great accomplishment. I’ll be watching for updates
Irene Messina They are very entertaining, I agree! Hopefully I will have good news soon! 😊👍
a tip: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Bridger Houston Yup, I have been using Flixzone for since november myself :)
Seeing the one beetle wake up the other one was funny like "HEY! HEY! IM NOT ACTUALLY DEAD DONT TOUCH ME" vibe 😂
They're hilarious with their death curls
makai mauka It’s true...like melodramatic character from an old movie, but...a beetle. 🤣👍
This is so awesome!! It’s funny you posted this as I was just looking into breeding these last night! I’m actually going to the desert Saturday to see if I can pick me up a couple! Fingers crossed!
I wish you the best of luck finding some! Apparently they are late to emerge this year...
We bought 1 today and were lucky to have gotten a female and shes already laying eggs! Thank you so much for all your amazing videos!
Excellent! Best of luck getting some larvae, and eventually, adults!
We'll be watching this project closely! The list of animals that were previously thought to be unbreedable captively that are now bred commonly after cracking the code is a mile long. Hope that's where BDFBs are heading!
Gwyntomology I hope so! I’d like to get a few more beetles for some genetic diversity, and get a good number of captive-bred BDFBs out into the hobby. 😊👍
@@Aquarimax When you say that they would cost more, that would of course be true, but one reason you didn't mention is lifespan. There's no way to tell if a wild caught specimen has been a beetle for 2 weeks or 7 years. Buying a captive bred animal, you'll know that it's not near the end of its life!
Gwyntomology Great point-an additional benefit of CB beetles. 👍
I've been so busy - but I watch your videos every time I can. I am super interested in this project! I will be following you through the process. Thank you for all the informative videos.
MickieM Thanks Mickie! I am really enjoying the progress...I am about to separate larvae out into separate deli cups...they are growing fast!
my grand son has them
I have never tried breeding but they're always mating. I also have 2 black death feigning beetles (not the smooth species like yours) that I finally caught mating after having them for over 6 years. 2 of my five blues I've had for over 6 years as well.
🤞 I’m really excited about this!! Got larvae up to 2 inches, I’ll definitely try this! Should the containers for separating the larvae be deeper than it is wider?
Kenneth Reyes I think a little depth would be good, for a decent substrate depth. What are you going to use to keep the larvae warm enough to induce pupation?
Hi there. I got a pair at the insect Expo in Frankfurt Germany last saturday and definetly want to breed them aswell.
I have a question though. Would it be possible to feed the larvae with Flake Soil instead of coconut fiber? I'm breeding different types of stag and rhinoceros beetles and it would be great to have just one type of substrate.
I would think flake soil would be a much better source of food for the larvae. 👍🏼 The coconut fiber for the larvae is more of a substrate for burrowing in rather than a food source. They might eat some of it, but it’s not very nutritious.
Hi! My son got 3 BFB for christmas 2021. Yesterday one of them had eggs. Do you have any tips on how to care for the eggs?
The eggs are pretty hardy, but the adults will sometimes eat them. If you can put them in a small container with a layer of slightly damp sand, you should get larvae. Larvae of the same size can live together with enough food, but larger larvae will eat smaller ones. They eat essentially the same foods as the adults, but need a somewhat moister substrate (just a bit...not soaked)
This was so cool
Zoom Boi Thank you! I really enjoy these beetles. 😊👍
How long will they be a egg, larva, and puipa before they turn into beetles?
It can take approximately 3-5 months for the entire process.
how do you feed the larvae?
VAC_MAN The mostly seem to eat organic matter in the substrate (such as decaying wood and leaves) but I offer small pieces of carrot and cat food as well.
@@Aquarimax ok i'll do that so wait for my first larvae. Greetings from Germany
@@Aquarimax does the leaves have to be decaying or can I use dry leaves
Wow awesome project! I wish I could make it to your live-streams! Haha
It wouldn’t hurt my feelings if you secretly sent me updates if they breed. 👀😂
EverythingCREATED I will definitely keep you posted! 👍
EverythingCreated Have you seen the larvae video yet?
Is it the larvae the only one needing high temps, or do the beetles also need high temps to reproduce?
Great question! The beetles will mate and produce fertile eggs at room temperatures. The larvae will hatch and grow and room temperatures too, but just refuse to pupate.
@@Aquarimax Thanks Rus! I've also read that getting them to pupate is the tricky part. You said that you know of someone on Arachnoboards who has successfully bred them, do you remember if he mentioned how long it takes to get them from larvae to beetles?
Hey Rus(s) (is it two s's or one?) the title is mistyped (Desth...). Just letting you know! Watching now at work! Haha cool project!
Oh Haha halfway thru someone commented about the title already. *facepalm* haha
According To Bush no worries 🤣👍
Thanks for the heads up, I got it fixed 👍 really excited about this! -Rus
How long do the beetles take to lay eggs
Do you know how long it takes from pupae to adult? I have one that started to pupate in the original enclosure.
MickieM Wow! Is it in a warm spot? I think it takes between 2-3 months.
@@Aquarimax they are at about 82 right now. I found an incubator at a local farm store (perks of living in the corn belt!). I haven't got the incubator to maintain 88 yet, but I'm close! What size deli cups do you use? I put them in 16 oz, but I have 32 oz, 8 oz, 4 oz and 2 oz. Is the 2-3 mos after the egg hatches to the larvae or after the larvae reach the 2" mark? This is exciting and scary!
MickieM i use16 oz deli cups. The 2-3 months is for the pupation stage. Congratulations!!🎉👍👍👍
Now I am inspired to breed some beetles, you’ve already helped me successfully breed Isopods and millipedes I should be able to nail this with your help thanks btw.
Moombuhs I wish you the best of luck 👍
he is a you tuber