How to Care for Hercules Beetles!
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Today we show you how to raise Hercules Beetles, from grub to adult!
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I think it's really cool that SD has evolved into a "exotics and reptiles" channel as opposed to purely snakes. It's refreshing to see this much enthusiasm mixed into a channel that covers both wildly popular and less popular pets in a caring, informative environment. Not enough good channels for this sort of thing.
SD has never strictly been focus purely on snakes, they've always dipped their toes into this, that and the other.
Same here! I'm a Herp person, but I also enjoy insects! Thanks Snake Discovery!
They’ve always shown and spoken about all creatures great and small 😉
Am I missing something?? They've always been about all animals...
@@prettytoxicbliss I think this person is just saying in general that usually other channels about reptiles are mainly about 1-3 specific reptile and it’s nice having Snake Discovery beings so diverse in their teaching and showing of all different types of animals
This species is very popular and common in the beetle lovers community. Just a few things I’d like to add to this video, they’re very strong! They can easily open the lid of container etc, and flying sounds are pretty loud too. So please choose the good container and I don’t recommend to put the container in the bedroom.
They're also very clumsy. We hear ours THUNK around their enclosures all the time.
We have smaller version of those/similar beetles in Central Europe - Stag beetles. I am always surprised at how strong beetles are. I once covered small, black beetle - but those fellas bite - with some sort of lid, and before I came back with a glass to remove it from the house I saw how it was moving the piece of plastic. And yea, beetles they are loud.
Can you get larvae online?
Good to know! I thought one might be fun but noise is a concern for me
why not the bedroom for the container? is it bc of escape or because of fruit flies?
i have literally never been interested in owning a beetle. but this genuinely looks like such a fun and interesting pet to learn how to take care of, and their short lifespan makes them not really much of a commitment either which isn't necessarily a bad thing, since it just means you can choose to breed and continue or just let things take their natural course if you're struggling to take care of them
They are honestly such rewarding pets, and I highly recommend them for anyone who might be interested in a pet that's mostly hands off. Their larval stages only need to be checked on every few weeks to a month, when you refresh their flake soil.
i recommend blue death feigning beetles for you!! they do have a LONG lifespan and are hard to breed though
Please do an updated meet all our snakes video! It'd be so interesting to see who you all still have vs your newer snakes 🐍
Yeah. And what about the brumating and breeding plans videos! I love those!
Good to hear about beetles. I've just gotten 5 blue death feigning beetles and it's surprising how much fun they are to watch.
Would you be willing to share where you got those beetles? My husband has been wanting some for years, but I'm not sure or a good source to get them!
@@Sazerixx Mine were from "Bugs in Cyberspace", and you can find more info about them on the youtube channel of the same name I think, or Aquarimax Pets youtube channel.
i would love to see something about chinese and australian water dragons. i got mine not knowing anything about him as a baby, and now he's a young adult. it's been such a stressful struggle but luckily i was able to provide. care guides are sparse for these guys, and even knowledgeable members of the community mix things up! (Clint's reptiles said they didn't drop tails, luckily mine only did as a baby)
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I cringed at first but as with each new animal you talk about, I find the info fascinating and then I think most are cute. I have learned to open up my mind throughout the years to learning more about things I may not have before. VERY good explanation on all your animals. ❤
Then you should Look into antkeeping rewarding , fascinating and cheap Hobby
Hercules beetles are my favorite insects. They’re so cute! I was fortunate enough to have an entire brood of them emerge in my front yard this summer!
Omg need to see it!
omg!!! I found one of these in the wild awhile ago! she was a full grown female. thanks for the care guide!
Where is the care guide? I don't see it in the description.
@@silverfox525 I think they're referring to the video as a care guide, as opposed to a written guide.
Me: "Beetle jelly? what sort of nasty sludge is that?"
Emily: * describes a teenage gym bro's breakfast, minus the milk *
Me: "oh" 🤣
Well their name is *Hercules* beetle after all. 😉
@@eklectiktoni😂😂😂😂😂 LOL
Wow what a beautiful beetle! So interesting to learn about them too! Would love to see these in your zoo!
I have been debating on a 'office' type pet and I think I might have to consider one of these! They seem like they would be very easy to care for in such an environment!
Someone said their flying sounds are quite loud. Just a heads up.
@@Amaranthyne They are, this is the only downside. It's when they're not preoccupied by food and try to fly to find more
I hated seeing the grubs and the beetles but I definitely needed to see them. I am a nature lover, but my fear of insects and arachnids basically prevents me from actually spending time outside, which is definitely an issue since I'm a bio major 😭hopefully my fear will lessen as you guys continue to post content like this
I used to have a huge fear of bugs until I heard isopods are a good clean up crew for snails, so I bought some and after a few months I'm absolutely obsessed with them and want more and more and more 😂❤
I love seeing all the different species that you guys have gotten over the years. I started to follow you when you guys just started. Love your videos!! Have a great day!!
Can you make a video on blue death feigning beetles sometime? They’re cute too!
the cutest!
I really love this video!! There's not that many videos about bugs on youtube and seeing snake discovery do this one really made my day. You forgot to put the link to the flakesoil recipe btw
Oops! Thanks for the reminder!
I’m glad to see such passion about bugs and “creepy” or “gross” animals.
I own two cats and am not much of a bug person but understand how important they are for the world. Makes me glad to see such enthusiasm about them
I work at a golf course and have seen these big guys on the side walks before! I never knew all this about them. I knew they were harmless, so when my coworkers would see them, they would come get me to pick them up and move them because they were scared. Their legs sort of tickle you as they walk on your hands. lol. I would just set them in nearby bushes next to trees under the leaves, usually just to keep them away from the walkway. I have always thought they were cool looking and have always been amazed at how big they get! Thank you for this video. As the weather is warming up here in SC, I look forward to seeing them again from time to time. 😊
We keep Hercs! They are truly the best pets! We have an extensive enclosure (exoTerra) with climbing sticks and lots of moss. I recreated a forest type damp floor. They seem very happy and active!
Thank you so much for these educational videos. I learned a lot about Hercules beetles today.
I cringed at first but as with each new animal you talk about, I find the info fascinating and then I think most are cute. I have learned to open up my mind throughout the years to learning more about things I may not have before. VERY good explanation on all your animals.
Ooh!! I actually am caring for a hercules beetle larvae myself, glad to get some more knowledge about em!
Size does matter...haha I love when you and Ed throw in subtle adult humor. I bet you 2 are AWESOME in person. Maybe AnimalCon this year I can meet you! 🤘🤘🤘
Yay 😊 I love all of your videos!! I have been subscribed for years. Also it's cool how this insect/ Hercules beetles are so big.
I have a plastic, wind-up toy Rhinoceros Beetle from the 1980s because I have always been fascinated with these giant beetles! Seeing that you can own real ones as pets is so cool! ( okay, not exactly the same species, but close enough! )Thanks for sharing!!!!!
My first encounter with a Hercules Beatle was actually outside a HUDDLE HOUSE. He was just under the concert picnic tables and moved SUPER fast when I picked him up (I probably started him a little 😅)
Love watching your videos. Such an inspiration ❤
I can't believe yall are at 2.88 million subscribers!Yall had 1 million subscribers when I started watching yall!
They should get their own show on animal planet or discovery with short 10-20 minute videos in between documentaries or hour long specials
I'm sick so your videos make me happy
0:59 TIL that earwigs apparently have wings and i am now even more terrified of my crappy apartment in the springtime
they are appearantly named after the shape of their wings, which is vaguely ear-like.
But wait, that intro. We need this to be broken down into 5 categories! I can't accept such a vague suggestion that something might be a good pet!
I love snake discovery because I have often been called a reptile nerd so your videos make me feel calm and safe even in hard time and sometimes I feel like I don’t fit in so watching your videos I feel like I finally fit in
A species of these were very common at my home in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. They LOVE the Sedona area.
I don't know if I could get one of these beetles with how expensive they are. I don't have 12,000 bells just laying around rn.
These are some of the most adorble beetles imo, I would love to raise some someday!
This video made me a lot less afraid of Hercules Beetles. Thank you for the clear and concise education! Definitely earned a sub.
My brother loves beetles . thanks for this video about how to care about Hercules beetles . I hope that SD Make new videos about other beetles. Awesome video !!!
Arataki Itto has this video in his favourites
I like beetles in general and these are really neat. I can only imagine the sound they make flying, though I don't imagine they do much of that if they can avoid it.
Way to go! You caught a Heracross!
Shout out to spike the beetle gone but not forgotten
I’m LIVING for these insect videos! Love to see some!
Thank you again for returning the end texts and jokes! ❤ I often use them to tease my husband or as he calls it "slowly kill his soul" 😅😅😂
Ah. What a strange looking super worm!
I like learning about different animals and so forth, but I definitely won’t be owning any. Most insects scare me and most reptiles and amphibians eat insects, so I’ll vicariously live through your channel:)! Thank you for making such interesting content!
I was today years old when I learned these gross little guys are beetle larvae. I met one of these beetles when I was younger and it blew my mind how huge it was. I had to leave it alone because a rattle snake came out from under the well shed xD
These huge larvae were EVERYWHERE where I used to live and I had not a clue about them!
I love this video. Can you do a video like this on each animal species you have?
These guys are pretty common here in southern Utah! I love finding them when I go hiking early in the morning before it’s 110°F. They are absolutely *massive* and always blow your mind every single time. Coolest beetle native to the U.S. for sure
i love ur vids sooo much that i now have a 1 year old corn snake named corn
AAAAHHHHH! I'm so happy that they've grown well for you!!! What handsome boys - the light colored one looks just like his dad!
I don’t think you will see this, but I love bugs and breed them too! I’m the one that gave you isopods at the NARBC. I was wondering if you could do a video about more insects like scorpions, millipedes, and blue death feiding beetles. Also idk if u have them but I recommend keeping Bess beetles which make great pets. They eat rotting wood and love to burrow and don’t fly. I have mostly isopods, snails, and mantises. Thanks for inspiring me to this species!😊
I love rino beetles
Thank you for this video. Very instructive, to the point and interesting to watch :D!
That kind of looks like a hermit crab, and I love hermit crabs one day do a update of you showing us how to take care of a hermit crab
I could watch & and listen to Emily explain anything; she's an incredible teacher 🦎🐍🦜🐊🪲
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@@JosephsJungle8 I noticed
i love your videos so much 😊because i used to be scared of snake but am not now
I JUST started looking into getting into hercules beetles this week, what kind of cosmic coincidence is this??? Thank you.
Thank you so much I was watching one of your old videos about the thermometer for the snake terrarium. I just got it and it’s working perfect
these beetles are such a huge thing amongst Japanese, I'm happy to see its becoming more popular amongst USA😄
I keep both Dynastes granti and Dynastes tityus. Dynastes granti get's a centimeter larger in size, has longer horns and a grayish coloration. Although, Dynastes tityus is better suited for captivity due to their ability to go in to diapause, thicker horns and shorter time spent in the egg stage.
0:37 Her face ! Is amazing
I learned something new about beetles.... I'll leave the grubs I find in the ground alone now that I know they will turn into beetles.
I LOVE BEETLES SO MUCH YES
Cool bugs bro 😎
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Love the invert content! I’ve been looking everywhere for a good beginner-ish beetle, and this one seems amazing.
LOVE the new Cheyenne merch. "You don't have to be perfect to be beautiful"
I need it in a tank top
Having trouble finding the links she mentioned. I'd love to make my own flake soil.
Thank you!! I was wondering what to do with the little grubs of my kids beetles pets!!
I love the learning videos still cannot wait for the hatching ones
you forgot to put the flake soil recipe in the description!
Hey Snake Discovery! I want to say all the reptiles you have, and other, are adorable! I love them all, from Rex, to your turtles, and many more. I remember being around since the start of the channel, I just never spoke up. I remember the video with the King Snake eating an egg I believe, and I find it truly astonishing how far you have come! It is so cool, all of it, and I would now like to say thank you all the content, it's so interesting, especially videos of eggs hatching, after all it's like a mystery game, you never know what morphs you'll get! ^^
Love you Emily and Ed
I wish I could get these in Canada! Very cool critters.
Hi im one off your biggest fans and i love your vids❤
When I was younger I was outside playing and I had a Hercules beetle land on my arm out of the blue, it was jet black in color and it was a male on top of it. It was really cool.
My family had the chance to eat The larvae of them on our trip to Ecuador. My little brother ate 3 bodies and 4 heads as he would unnecessarily clarify.
I’m from Georgia and I used to see these on my back porch - so cool to learn about them!!
Thanks for the video!! That really cheered me up and distracted me!
From someone who is currently laying in bed with a high fever
I hope you feel better soon
I love your videos you bring so much to the reptile keeping cumunitty and deserve so much thanks!😁😆❤
Oh thats where the name elytra comes from. The wings in minecraft are called that and I never questioned why.
I luv the giant grub
That is so cool I even saw one in the park today.
I started watching you when you started youtube. It's amazing to see your growth. I got back into reptile content bc of brian's ordeal and remembered you. Im happy you grew so big!
I remember my welding instructor found one of these guys outside my school.
It was dead.
But I remember after welding practice, I spent my time waiting for my mom to pick me up trying to scare my mechatronics teacher.
He hates bugs.
When my welding instructor showed me it, I was surprised. I thought bugs lived in Africa or something not in the US.
You forgot the links for flake soil and beetle jelly btw :)
Love the helicopter sounds they make !
0.36 just remember this is definitely ✨family friendly✨
I’m waiting for Pumba to put his nose in the camera frame before Serabi tries to take him out.🐗🦁
the grub is so cute ❤❤❤❤❤
Watching from Japan
Beetles are popular insects in Japan.
In particular, Hercules beetles are increasingly being born over 180 mm in length.
Woah
"How to grow a terrifieing monster!"
I am not much of a bug person, but I do like watching the gag reels.
I recently found a female hercules beetle and im giving her to a bug loving friend who said she wanted her lol, i have her in a container w an inch of soil and some lettuce and applesauce..i have no clue how to care for her properly but shes holding on pretty good so
holy mcfloaty this new hercules movie is fresh
I’m ready for the snakes to come out of brumation and starting mating!!
When is the tinley video coming out looking forward to seeing it.
I live in Wisconsin and a couple of summers ago we found one in my grandmas garage it was black though
Hercules beetle are my favourite insect species.i love insects!