This is the perfect video I have been searching for building communal bioactive terrarium has become my passion and your videos have been more than helpful in that process
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
The bioactive terrarium hobby has really taken off and I fully intend to support that community in all the old and new ways I can. One thing I'm particularly excited about is a culture of springtails I'm working with from the CA desert that I found this past February (see my "border wall" video). I have to build the culture up quite a bit more before I can test them out in some desert vivs but I'm encouraged by their hardiness up to this point. Thanks DXE!
@Nemesii15
3 жыл бұрын
This is great. I appreciate you making this information available
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comments and orders, Gerald!
@buffalosauce_
4 жыл бұрын
I was highly considering getting some beetles as pets so how ironic you post this! Haha
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Desert beetles are my top recommendation for activity levels, ease of care and decent longevity! Thanks KF!
@born_again_barbie
3 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace do any of these beetles fly? How many do you suggest in a 10 gallon tank? Currently habe 3 blue death feigning. Looking to get a variety going
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
@@born_again_barbie None of them actually have wings and their elytra (wing covers) are fused to prevent water loss, additionally. It's hard to suggest a number for a 10 gallon but I think 10 is probably a good suggestion, give or take and depending on what looks pleasing to your eye. You might start with 6 and see how that looks. They are likely to be more active in the warmer months of the year and so in cooler months the tank might seem a little slow with ten, but look a bit more upbeat in warmer months.
@born_again_barbie
3 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace thank you. I want to buy a few from your online shop soon! I agree. I think I will buy bare minium and see if its ok. If I need to I would be ok buying a 2nd tank. These beetles are really cool to me. Funny enough I am kinda scared of bugs. So as long as they do not fly I am ok with it lol. I def love the little dune bugs.
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
@@born_again_barbie Well, to state it more clearly you could keep 20 in there but some ground cover and maybe climbable decor should be offered to increase hiding spots and surface area for them. I do love to read about people having mixed feelings about bugs, but going for it anyway!
@AngellusBlack
3 жыл бұрын
Upon looking up Ironclad beetles I came across Zopherus nodulosus (Texas ironclad beetle), they're beautiful! White body with mottled black spots or 'nodules', hence the species name. Apparently they're a common sight in Texas but I haven't found much about them being kept in the hobby. I wonder why that is? With their striking appearance you'd think they'd be just as popular as BDFB. It's been impossible to find any care sheets of them online, and a place to source them from more so.
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
I've only ever seen fewer than a dozen of them since putting my bug website up in 1997 and networking the entire time. They are not uncommon, but they are never found in great numbers by any one person and almost never make it into the hobby, unfortunately.
@AngellusBlack
3 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace I see... That's a pity since their appearance is so striking. I personally have a soft spot for high-contrast or black and white bugs, fish, reptiles, etc. From what little information I can glean of them online, their main food source in the wild are fungi and lichen that grows on trees. That makes me think they're probably not a 100% desert beetle and require a little higher humidity. Also makes me wonder what one would feed them if they were available in the hobby, mushrooms from the supermarket?
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
@@AngellusBlack I've known people to keep them for a couple years just on standard offerings that other darkling beetles do well on, and in similar airy cages. Perhaps the thick cuticle and dry lands adaptations allow them to go a very long time on improper foods, or perhaps they are like us and can live relatively normal lives on "unnatural" foods. ;)
@user-xd7dt6gr8l
2 жыл бұрын
I’m replying quite late, but I do know someone who’s been attempting to keep them. So far they’ve observed them eating very specific lichens, and iirc only local species, they may be specialists?
@loisking3536
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, A really fast way to get the minerals off the glass is to spray white vinegar on it, wait 15 minutes, rinse and repeat if necessary . I cleaned a 55 gallon tank in no time that way. Just a tip I learned along the way.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lois! I never actually got all this off. Will that work with a stainless steel pan? I'm having a devil of a time getting this one clean!
@loisking3536
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace It should. We used it on the coffee pot all the time.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
@@loisking3536 I'll give it a good soak. Thanks Lois!
@Mentzers_top_guy
4 жыл бұрын
The wooly darkling beetles are so round and cute.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a fun one in a group tank with their size, activity levels and all those fine orange hairs/setae!
@Morales-nt6vi
4 жыл бұрын
Great example of a tank for desert darklings looking forward to part 2. Diverse family.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
My favs in the pet category, for sure! Always appreciate your enthusiasm and support M!
@sheen275
4 жыл бұрын
I love these guys. Definitely my favorite types of beetles.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
For pets, me too!
@herpboy99
4 жыл бұрын
This is some good ASMR
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I get that sometimes 🤷♂️
@debralynnpaxton5238
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful creatures all ❤️ True marvels of engineering ❤️
@natureinabottle1577
4 жыл бұрын
Great video it was a great help because I am getting some desert beetles and it really cool to see all the different species of beetles. Can’t wait for part 2 😄
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful! What kinds are you getting?
@natureinabottle1577
4 жыл бұрын
BIC I am getting ones called African running beetles 😄
@greywilliams8642
4 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video! I like desert beetles quite a bit, mostly because I find it cool that they can live in such a harsh environment. I also have a couple of species of desert beetles [blue death feigning beetles and smooth death feigning beetles] in an enclosure together, and watching them interact is pretty fun! Thanks for the video man, have a good one!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your own experiences with those two with the rest of us, Patryck! Please let me know if you have any info requests for Part 2. It's mostly filmed but I'll be adding in a few more segments based on people's comments/questions.
@greywilliams8642
4 жыл бұрын
Bugs In Cyberspace No problem, and I don't really have any requests, good luck with the video, Peter!
@loisking3536
4 жыл бұрын
Cool video! I love these. I think they are so helpful to anyone wanting to succeed in keeping insects as a hobby or income. Please do more and thank you so much for this!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Part 2 will be coming up soon. If you have any questions, I've got the video mostly filmed already because I'd not realized how long it was going to be before I broke it into two parts, but I'll be making a few more clips to add into it if anybody has specific questions for keeping desert beetles. Thank you!
@l.l.3073
4 жыл бұрын
nice didnt know some of these beetle was actually "close" to where i live.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, there are so many species of them across the country. If you go for a hike in the evening or at night with a flashlight, there is a whole different world waiting out there!
@danielleb.7055
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I do hope that you and Rus are able to reproduce these amazing little guys. It will be interesting to follow along with you. Have a great day!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I think Rus is almost there!
@waynen5488
4 жыл бұрын
Another cool video! I need to get some beetles sometime. I used to see the smooth smooth death feigning beetles all over in SoCal.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm surprised you don't have them already, for some reason but I'm always glad to know other generalists who enjoy everything!
@angelajones129
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angela!
@gingecharmander
4 жыл бұрын
😍 best video yet can't wait for part two. I saw the listing for diabolical beetles pop up and I've been watching it like a hawk. Love me some desert beetles
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Did you snag one? Somebody wrote after the one I listed sold and then snapped up a Zopherus. Thanks GC!
@gingecharmander
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace no 😭 this is what I get for going fishing out of phone service for the day I'll have to keep watching
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
@@gingecharmander Shoot me an email. I'll check all the folds in the cork bark for you if you are ready. Usually there is one hiding. ;)
@TheeToneier
4 жыл бұрын
I need those so badly!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
lol, a lot more could be done to make the tank more attractive. This gives me an idea for yet another video! Thanks Thee!
@shapesinnature3395
4 жыл бұрын
All about the pie dish ones!!
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Pie? #buttresses When do we get to see the first Shapes in Nature video in a year? We are all death feigning to see it!
@mortenungermann6006
Жыл бұрын
Hello. I have seen your videos which are super good😀. can see that you have Priionotheca cornata. have a video of them too🙏🏻. greetings Morten from Denmark
@loubnaeladlouni3992
4 жыл бұрын
hello i am a kid and i love your videos. i was just wondering what kind of capsules you use when you go collecting. i have a pair of death feigning beetles and this vid helped a lot. i was also thinking that you could go do a collecting vid in a pond or stream. keep up the good work!!!
@loubnaeladlouni3992
4 жыл бұрын
so what capsules do you use when collecting
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Loubna and thanks so much for being the first person to comment today! I did a video a month or so ago about amphipods and showed some footage of the pond we collected them in. The duckweed floating on their little tank has really expanded and I should do an update video on them soon. The vials I prefer for collecting are easy to find on Google if you type in "dram vials." They come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
@@loubnaeladlouni3992 By capsules, I thought you meant containers/vials and I mentioned them in my prior reply although maybe you asked at the same time I was typing the answer. ;)
@loubnaeladlouni3992
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@audiostory5013
2 жыл бұрын
Hiya, you might not See this but I have two blue death feigning beetles , and I’ve added Stone like- fish gravel quite fine (it can’t crush them or anything) I was just checking that’s ok for them as. I’m new to the hobby And want to give them the best life possible
@bugsincyberspace
2 жыл бұрын
In fact, I see them in the wild in areas that are rockier than sandy and that will be just fine for them.
@thomasmitchell9561
4 жыл бұрын
I have a communal tank with my giant hairy desert scorpion and blue death feigning beetles
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Thomas, we'd love to hear how long you've had them together and how things have gone!
@thomasmitchell9561
4 жыл бұрын
Ive had them together for almost a year i got the beetles from you a little over a year ago, and the scorpion not to long after. And everything has been great they hang out in the scorpions borrow alot and wonder around the tank. The scorpion doesnt seem to mind them except when they walk over him lol he doesnt seem to like that.
@Aquarimax
4 жыл бұрын
Marvelously informative video! So many species! Great substrate tips as well! Thanks for the shoutout! If all goes well, I may get an emergent BDFB in a month or so! 🙏
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see that day come, Rus and I'm hoping your recent encounter with a wild blue df beetle will be in one opf your upcoming vids!
@Aquarimax
4 жыл бұрын
Bugs In Cyberspace Yes, it definitely will be featured soon!
@hectorinsec
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video, I have some Zopherus Nodulosus from Mexico but very dificult to breed for me
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know anybody to have bred them but I have heard that in Mexico they decorate living specimens of that species with jewels. What do you feed them? I always like to ask because we have the similar ones in TX and I've had them a few times.
@hectorinsec
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace 2 weeks ago I just found 4 males and 5 females some where mating at the time I found them, I also not sure what do they really eat or how to breed them, and I just offer them some soft dry bark from the same tree where I have found them, but any way I will set up a fish thank same way as you did and see how they do, I would like to talk to you if posible about other interesting beetles from my area
@jdssurf
Жыл бұрын
awesome. i just scored a few blues locally, my first, i just dropped a few carnivorous fish pellets in and they are attacking them. Kikari brand. I'm in kern county california, i'm always saving the smooth black beetles of the bike bath, i gotta figure out what they are, i think they can go in with my blues....... they are the ones that stick their butts in the air when you poke em.
@NeonBlindEyes
3 жыл бұрын
I found one in my garden its so cute! Can I keep it? Or do I have to like buy one?
@Avocetexotics
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love beetles!!!! I have a huge breeding colony of meal worm darkling beetles and 4 mario darkling beetles that i keep as pets! All of my animals are named after singers so naturally the 4 mario beetles are named after " the beetles ". Lol. I was wondering if you could keep a blue death feigning beetle in my planted bearded dragon enclosure as part of a clean up crew?
@Rsheissekopf
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, no. The bearded dragon would try to eat them, and that would either kill the beetles if they're actually swallowed, or make your bearded dragon impacted because of the extremely tough exoskeleton.
@scottadams157
4 жыл бұрын
Great setup. I've only ever seen Eleodes around here. I have no idea what spp.
@scottadams157
4 жыл бұрын
PS I hit the freakin' trash disposal button (instead of light) at least once a week.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott and there are so many different species of Eleodes it's definitely hard to keep track of them. Bugguide mentions 130 here in the US and Canada with many subspecies.
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
lol, I left it in there because I know hitting the wrong switch is very relatable!
@Pdgirlkc
4 жыл бұрын
When I expanded my tank I only had hermit crab sand on hand so I dried it out then mixed it with an equal amount of coco fiber mix. They don’t seem to mind but it’s a little hard to see if I have eggs though 😐
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Coconut fiber is just fine as an ingredient of the substrate but it's worth noting for others here that dry coconut fiber would be much too loose and these beetles would have trouble gaining a foothold in substrate that is too loose. This is a helpful comment, Jen. I already filmed Part 2 but I am going to be making some additional scenes probably because good points like this are likely to come up in the comments and I want the video to be as comprehensive as possible. Thank you!
@Pdgirlkc
4 жыл бұрын
Bugs In Cyberspace no prob, I have noticed with this mix that the bigger chunks tend to make it to the top in one corner so I scoop that debris out weekly. I was just looking at the tank and it’s more sand than coco fiber so I must have added more to the mix than I thought.
@aaronj2913
3 жыл бұрын
The radiant sun beetles are super cool! I'm guessing you don't carry them anymore?
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
Never did carry them. I was lucky enough to acquire a single specimen from a friend just once upon a time. ;)
@colbythomas3947
4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering when you guys was updating your stock lol i get paid in a week lol
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I update it throughout the day but I also regulate it carefully so that my retirement is manageable. ;)
@colbythomas3947
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace oohhh my bad deff dont blame you on that thank you kindly my good sir!
@AirQuotes848
4 ай бұрын
How are they doing? How many do you have? Have they ever reproduced?
@L.A.Killah213
3 жыл бұрын
👌🏽
@Danthegek
20 күн бұрын
Do you need to get more than 2 blue death beetles,i have a 20 gal long but i kinda just want 2. I could buy a smaller tank.
@peterzimmermann7452
Жыл бұрын
I have been struggling to get my ironclad beetles to eat. What do you feed them?
@bugsincyberspace
Жыл бұрын
They are difficult to catch in the act, for sure. AS noted on my website we offer them the same foods we do for other "desert beetles" (mostly tenebs). But I also mention store-bought mushrooms. Try the latter and see if you get some results. You might place your beetles in a smaller container, nearer to the mushrooms so that they have nowhere to go but mushroom, and then look for nibbles if you don't actively see them feeding. Appreciate you reporting back on any results. Good luck!
@BigBearAce
3 жыл бұрын
You know anything about the "Texas" Ironclad beetle. Care wise? I've found them on a big oak that fell and we occasionally chop for firewood. I've personally witnessed them laying eggs in the wood. But I was curious about keeping some as pets but can't find much information.
@cupangmedan5829
Жыл бұрын
Kren 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Jimmyboy3215
Жыл бұрын
Can you use calcium sand for blue death beetles
@bugsincyberspace
Жыл бұрын
I've known people to use it. I prefer a more granular substrate vs a powdery one that often adheres to the beetles. I imagine there is more than one kind of "calcium sand" and so some may be more suitable than others.
@Allycat101010
Жыл бұрын
How deep would you say these have to be? I'm considering an open tray/pan instead of a fish tank, as this is one of those chances where i smell an opportunity for a cool container. however, depth is obvious the issue. Is two inches of clean glass enough? (probably not) three? six?
@christiansaravia7865
3 жыл бұрын
Which types of beetles would be good to house with the blue death feigning beetles? I’d like to get a couple but I don’t want to house any of them together if they’ll hurt each other
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
Any of the other death feigning beetles or darkling beetles or generally any beetles in the family tenebrionidae that are available. Thanks for your interest, Christian!
@christiansaravia7865
3 жыл бұрын
Bugs In Cyberspace thanks!
@undeadgod1065
2 жыл бұрын
Is pure sand ok?
@lapisore9190
4 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about the blue death feigning beetles. Will they breed in captivity (sorry I couldn't watch the entire video, you may have talked about that), and what do you feed them? Also have you ever had the velvet ants breed?
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
I'll cover feeding more in part 2. Velvet ants have a complicated life cycle where they parasitize ground nesting bees. Will the blue df beetles breeding in captivity? Short answer, yes, but it is also a bit complicated to manage.
@ZealousidealogueX
Жыл бұрын
What's that spray you used to clean the tank?
@marks_reptiles_and_inverts
4 жыл бұрын
My blue death Feigning beetles are out more at night. But all the Wikipedia pages say they should be out during the day. Is there something wrong with them?
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Wikipedia says that? It's very hot in their natural habitats and though it is not uncommon to see one wandering during the day, they don't come out en masse until the sun is nearing the horizon and then they forage all the hours until the sun comes up again.
@marks_reptiles_and_inverts
4 жыл бұрын
Bugs In Cyberspace Thank you!!!
@rattlerboi4034
2 жыл бұрын
I wanna breed cryptoglossa variolosa, any tips?
@SusanLBritt
2 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the blk n white spotted variety??.
@bugsincyberspace
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Susan! Unfortunately it is unlikely you'll find them, unless you visit the Texas wilds. I've only ever sourced about ten of them in the 24 years my website has been up.
@tobywebb2112
Жыл бұрын
This should have been 2 separate videos man. Almost 9 minutes in and you just got to what you named the video for. Everything else is unrelated to the video. I would have done the first part and an introduction to communal beetles but with the names on the screen and more editing. Then a tank set up guide on another video referencing the first throughout the next few much shorter videos.
@sirblue5586
2 жыл бұрын
Can I keep blue death feughing beetles with my Texas ox beetle (it's a burrowing Rhinoceros beetle) 16 quart container with lid. Filled with sand, coconut fiber, and potting soil in layers.
@sirblue5586
Жыл бұрын
My Texas ox beetle has passed away a few months ago. I have several desert beetles
@datenshin5578
4 жыл бұрын
So any sand from my local hardware store will work?
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
It shouldn't not work which is a fun way of saying yes, though I cannot say I haven't used it. We can never be entirely uncertain of anything!
@Hexarth
4 жыл бұрын
You can keep velvet ants and desert beetles together?
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, no problem! They velvet ants like sugary liquids and fresh jelly cups as shown in Part 2 of the video fit the bill!
@itsnotabanana2524
2 жыл бұрын
how long does each species live
@neonx6568
3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever managed to breed the ironclads successfully?
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling it has been done, but not that I know of.
@goofball02847
4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your beetles
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
From a variety of sources.
@goofball02847
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace I just got a blue death feigning Beetle from insects sales.com and it is very happy
@SillyCutie
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bugs in cyberspace, I was wondering where you recommend getting these beetles from? I currently have 3 bdfbs and am wondering where to get more bdfbs an other inorclad and darkling beetles?
@bugsincyberspace
3 жыл бұрын
There's a website that I've been going to since 1997 called BugsInCyberspace.com
@SillyCutie
3 жыл бұрын
@@bugsincyberspace i was wondering where i could get diabolical ironclads
@TheNoodleMaker
3 жыл бұрын
but I tried to buy some but all of them were out of stock.
@cruxer1949
4 жыл бұрын
When will you get blue death beetles
@bugsincyberspace
4 жыл бұрын
The season is about to pick up here. Couple weeks? Thanks for your interest!
@cruxer1949
4 жыл бұрын
Would there be any beetles that could live with harlequin flower beetles
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