📌 How to induce stag beetles to lay eggs using substrate

📌 How to induce stag beetles to lay eggs using substrate

The set-up for stag beetle species that simply lay eggs on the substrate is simple.


📌 Obtain the case to set-up.

🚩 The minimum requirements for the size of the case will vary depending on the species of stag beetle.
I usually use 4 gallon cases, but I prepared a 105 oz case as testing.


📌 Fill approximately 70% of the case with substrate and compress it tightly.


📌 Fill the substrate about 1 to 2 inches over the compressed substrate.

🔎 Approximately 150 oz of substrate was contained in a 105 oz case.


📌 Place the jellies and screen mesh to prevent stag beetles from flipping over.

🚩 You can add tree bark or something else, but artificial products are recommended to prevent mold.


📌 Put the female into the completed case.

🚩 Since there is a possibility of unfertilized egg, it is appropriate to check whether eggs have been laid every 1-2 months.

🚩 Generally, the ideal temperature for stag beetles to lay eggs is between 73 ~ 80°F.
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