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  • short video on setting up a terrarium for your beetles! Of course, all beetles are different this this is just a simple setup. Any questions regarding the specifics of different species, let me know in the comments! Thanks for watching :)
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  • @billywitton7520
    @billywitton7520 4 роки тому +49

    With you being in the UK like myself I find 'The Range' to be brilliant for picking up supplies

    • @tashdog1
      @tashdog1 4 роки тому +5

      Year the range for sure, like komodo terrarium brands.

    • @fernandochase2848
      @fernandochase2848 3 роки тому

      not sure if anyone cares but if you're stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few days :)

    • @liammessiah635
      @liammessiah635 3 роки тому

      @Fernando Chase yea, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

  • @hobbyspectra1164
    @hobbyspectra1164 4 роки тому +31

    Great tips! I never put a beetle in a decorated terrarium before. Some large stag beetles usually dig the substrate to burrow themselves and destroying the substrate surface in the process, so I tend to keep them in a moderate enclosure enough to keep them alive. I guess someday I will try creating one for my smaller beetles like lamprima adolphinae or any small prosopocoilus sp. However I suggest to not spray the enclosure too frequent or the substrate will become too moist for the beetle. Their claw might get stuck in the damped soil and resulting the beetle to lose some arms.

  • @anom2619
    @anom2619 3 роки тому +11

    I keep a lot of Tarantulas, Scorpions, Vinegaroon etc, but I recently got interested in some beetles and this video was very helpful!

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  3 роки тому +3

      Very cool to know! Glad I could help. Happy beetle keeping :)

  • @FostersPets
    @FostersPets 4 роки тому +22

    Really enjoyed this, food info and good editing well done pal.

  • @duongbsyeeter1838
    @duongbsyeeter1838 3 роки тому +10

    Amazing all the beetles you have are so cute aswell. I am currantly making a terrarium because my Japanese rino beetle is gonna be a beetle soon

  • @neo-xy3fr
    @neo-xy3fr 4 роки тому +5

    I miss capturing beetles we used to catch them on summer time when we were kids

  • @odawaraannalizaseijiaito
    @odawaraannalizaseijiaito Місяць тому

    Watching from Japan

  • @priscillavasquez9620
    @priscillavasquez9620 2 роки тому +3

    You are my hero! School sent my daughter home with a stag beetle and we know nothing about beetles. We have subscribed and will be binging your videos^^

  • @VictorFursov
    @VictorFursov Рік тому +1

    Best entomological greetings from Ukraine! Thank you for interesting video stories about insects!

  • @a1030d
    @a1030d 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the great video. The image is very beautiful.

  • @thecolorfulvegan
    @thecolorfulvegan 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful!!!

  • @robinhoward1943
    @robinhoward1943 4 роки тому +2

    Well done Louis great instructional video.

  • @levi24869
    @levi24869 4 роки тому +3

    This is very helpful! Thanks for uploading this video I might subscribe.

  • @karenmckenzie5380
    @karenmckenzie5380 2 роки тому +9

    Hello, can you advise suitable terrarium for a rhino beetle? (Where did you get yours?) And are they happy enough kept alone or need company? Many thanks!

  • @BigYex
    @BigYex 2 роки тому

    The music choice is gas

  • @rociotorre4257
    @rociotorre4257 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! This was really helpful!

  • @klippschliefer4968
    @klippschliefer4968 Рік тому

    the Beetle T.V. beetle could be a bug fables character!

  • @goldfinchproductions3526
    @goldfinchproductions3526 3 роки тому

    Please post again I love your content

  • @fivesprite3151
    @fivesprite3151 4 роки тому +1

    luv u beetle tv your channel always cheers me up hope ur doing well thanks

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  3 роки тому +1

      Ah thank you very much, that means a lot! I'll be posting lots more soon so keep posted! Hope you are doing well too :)

    • @BobSmith-jf6qr
      @BobSmith-jf6qr 3 роки тому

      @@beetletv8980 Links to the stuff you used?

  • @giorgiosperandio8708
    @giorgiosperandio8708 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Do you advice for having lights? If so, which kind of lights?

  • @giorgiosperandio8708
    @giorgiosperandio8708 3 місяці тому

    Great video,
    I have some questions about heat and light.
    For larvae i would like to use a heat pad placed outisde the box, at a few cm of distance feom the side.
    For adults i was thinking about e heat lamp. Do they need a proper light simulating day and night for a proper survivaland reproduction?

  • @hylaarborea1090
    @hylaarborea1090 3 роки тому +3

    Hello! Im planning on getting a bettle.Now i got everything for its terrarium all i need now is to find one which wont be easy

  • @Beet5300
    @Beet5300 6 місяців тому +1

    Do I need a specific kind of lighting for the beetles to bask or something?

  • @amitk3043
    @amitk3043 3 роки тому

    This was helpful to me because I have these beattals

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  3 роки тому

      So glad to hear Amit! Happy Beetle Keeping :)

  • @robinwatson4282
    @robinwatson4282 Рік тому +3

    Hi. Total beginner here, having found about twenty drone beetle larvae in a disused cucumber planter and helping my 6-yr old care for them. Have transferred them (with the same soil we found them in) to a largish terrarium, but didn't add any substrate yet - will do that shortly based on this video - thanks for that tip! How crucial is de-pooing the terrarium, and how does one differentiate poo from just soil?

    • @ladyofbradybradylady3003
      @ladyofbradybradylady3003 2 години тому

      the larval poo ( grass ) are in a small pellet form and iff the substrate gets too full of it change the substrate and add some white soft rotten wood chunks but adult poo is a liquid and doesn't matter too much.

    • @ladyofbradybradylady3003
      @ladyofbradybradylady3003 2 години тому

      frass

  • @user-lf9ot2mn8t
    @user-lf9ot2mn8t 4 роки тому +2

    That's beautiful♪

  • @plootonic2360
    @plootonic2360 2 роки тому +2

    Hi! Im planning on getting a rhino beetle, ive been researching for a good two years maybe and i was wondering where i could get a tank for them?

  • @madushansameera2881
    @madushansameera2881 Рік тому

    Good job

  • @carlosmolinar-vazquez5146
    @carlosmolinar-vazquez5146 3 роки тому +2

    I'm planning on getting a hercules beetles. And I know nothing about beetles

  • @we_cookin2960
    @we_cookin2960 27 днів тому

    do you have a link to this terrarium? its fantastic and I would love the same one for myself!

  • @pufferfishjiminimi
    @pufferfishjiminimi 4 роки тому +1

    Pls make more :)

  • @BugCatcherDLaw
    @BugCatcherDLaw 2 роки тому

    What is that little jello looking cup you put inside the tank ?

  • @its.krishan_0199
    @its.krishan_0199 2 роки тому

    U r the best

  • @Xaeram
    @Xaeram 3 роки тому +1

    I don’t get where you buy these things?

  • @texmx8805
    @texmx8805 7 місяців тому

    Where do you get one of those circular tanks?

  • @ToyBoysChannel
    @ToyBoysChannel Рік тому

    does the spaghum moss grow mould with the misting?

  • @seludope7947
    @seludope7947 8 місяців тому

    Hello did you do a display beetle after they die? And if you do how

  • @sheepsquire1801
    @sheepsquire1801 8 місяців тому

    Are the decorative pieces you use real wood?

  • @blackstonethev
    @blackstonethev 4 місяці тому

    what terrarium are you using for this? if you have a link that'll be really helpful. and if you don't know, could you please tell me the dimensions? thank you so much in advance.

  • @Tsuyappoi
    @Tsuyappoi 4 місяці тому

    What does it eat in there ??

  • @LeighDelaney
    @LeighDelaney 2 роки тому

    Do you need a lid just in case they fly out???

  • @CandyKidElmo
    @CandyKidElmo 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, I'm waiting for my xylotrupes Gideon to arrive. I've never had a below before & was wondering if there are any live plants I could put in the Viv with it? It's 45x45x45 so got lots of space! Also, can I use normal compost soil for it? And...(sorry for all the questions, but there isn't much online!!!) Am I right in thinking that we long as it's no cooler than 15°c I won't need to use the head mat?

  • @Batznbones
    @Batznbones 7 місяців тому

    Will this work for a rainbow stag beetle?

  • @Hi-xp9vd
    @Hi-xp9vd 3 роки тому

    where did u get your Beatles

  • @beetlefarmvn
    @beetlefarmvn 4 роки тому

    Hello bro, I want to watch your videos often

  • @Infantryprod
    @Infantryprod 3 роки тому +1

    Can you make a video Teatching how to care Small black beetles? I got one recently and I don't know how to care him

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! I will definitely keep that in mind for future videos! In the meantime, I hope you find some helpful info on how to care for them. Happy beetle keeping :)

    • @Infantryprod
      @Infantryprod 3 роки тому

      @@beetletv8980 Thank you!

  • @babagorillaharu__
    @babagorillaharu__ 3 роки тому

    your a beetle keeper i'm a beetle keeper your a beetle lover i'm a beetle lover and my name is shinosuke i come from philippines but now in japan 😃😄😃😄😃😄

  • @Floris254
    @Floris254 4 роки тому +1

    what about tropical beetles ?

  • @josefandre1894
    @josefandre1894 4 роки тому

    I neeeed more of these vids hehe thaaank youu for this full support from the Philippines

  • @rizzall509
    @rizzall509 3 роки тому +1

    Can I put multiple beetle in one enclosure?

  • @stephanieg6905
    @stephanieg6905 3 роки тому

    what is the music called for 0:18

  • @spinotheknight5555
    @spinotheknight5555 3 роки тому +1

    Hay man I whant to ask u and pleas answer me i live in egypt and can u tell me witch beetle should I rais here and and what type I couldn't fin it on Google so pleas answer

  • @nice-qm5jc
    @nice-qm5jc Рік тому

    How do you keep the wood feeder from growing mold from the moisture? I'd like to use one but it seems the moisture was too much for it

  • @tavvy9482
    @tavvy9482 4 роки тому +1

    Hi! Would this tutorial work for a Goliath Beetle? Would you reccomend something different? I'm trying to learn as much as I can so once I actually am able to have a pet beetle, I'm as prepared as possible

  • @millikiro6102
    @millikiro6102 4 роки тому +4

    I have a question, I’m planning on getting a beetle and I’ve been trying to think on which type of cage to use. My grandmother said a birdcage could be a great cage to keep them in (since she had one). I was thinking either a plastic cage or giant glass jar for them, so I ask, which is a great cage to set up a beetle terrium?

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +6

      Hi there! Thanks for your question, it's a good one :) A birdcage, to me, sounds like it might have holes in it? In which case I wouldn't use that. A glass or plastic terrarium is much better. You can use almost any tub so long as you can get a minimum of six inches of substrate and have at the very least double the hight of your beetle in height (on top of the substrate). You'll also need to make sure it has enough floor space to crawl around on so that it isn't too confined. It depends on the size of the beetle really so adjust those measurements accordingly. Hope that is helpful!

    • @millikiro6102
      @millikiro6102 4 роки тому

      BeetleTV Thank you so much!

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому

      You’re welcome!

  • @ch8495
    @ch8495 4 роки тому

    nice video!

  • @Nutamago
    @Nutamago 2 роки тому

    I came here because a beetle had stop by inside my room whilst I'm changing water on one of my aquarium. lol
    they're so cute but im afraid it will sting me hahaha. on my way building their home 😂

  • @Chloe-zz7qb
    @Chloe-zz7qb 3 роки тому +1

    I have a few questions! Where do you get your beetles from? where did you get the terrarium from? And what lamp are you using? TIA! Xo

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  3 роки тому +3

      Hi Chloe, if you look at the videos on the channel you should hopefully find the answers to your questions!!! :)

  • @familytv3476
    @familytv3476 Рік тому

    make an video of what happens if you get bited by an stag beetles

  • @faust9488
    @faust9488 2 роки тому

    my beetle lost his legs in an accident so its even harder to understand his needs, do you have any tips?

  • @fereshtehj1865
    @fereshtehj1865 4 роки тому +2

    i live in the uk and i really want a beetle, no where near me sells them though. is it really safe for the beetle to be sent to me by postage from sites like rhino beetle uk? ive never been sent live animals before

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +1

      It’s a scary thought, but most live insects make it through the post just fine. However, it is usually at the buyers discretion to have them shipped and therefore is not the retailers fault if they don’t survive. There are many retailers across the UK and I’m sure many would be willing to allow you to collect :)

  • @velka6389
    @velka6389 2 роки тому +2

    I know African Black beetles are pests but I have one and his name is Billy (Nickname Buzza) hes so cute but kinda dumb ngl

  • @BrinkOfDe4th
    @BrinkOfDe4th Рік тому

    Don’t you need a false bottom?

  • @Procione07
    @Procione07 4 роки тому +1

    Hy I want read more about beetles and their breading. Can you suggest me some sources where to find information? Books or else... Thank you 😁

    • @kyubba2675
      @kyubba2675 4 роки тому

      beetlesaspets.blogspot.com/ this guy is great he has alot of information on his blog and if you have specific questions you can contact him through email beetlesaspets@gmail.com

  • @mkongjamir8458
    @mkongjamir8458 4 роки тому

    Hey plzz can u tell how to make foods for stag beetle plzzzz
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    #awesome video 💛💛💛💛

  • @alfredmandru
    @alfredmandru 4 роки тому

    Why compost and not top soil? Did mould appeared?

  • @dungeonfungeongaming9971
    @dungeonfungeongaming9971 2 роки тому

    Should I use flake soil or just normal soil??

  • @WizardlyPug
    @WizardlyPug 3 роки тому +1

    Hello there! Excellent video- where did you find such a tank? I'm having no luck finding one with the proper depth to hold 6 inches or more of substrate!

    • @TheropodHunter
      @TheropodHunter 3 роки тому

      If you're a UK resident, they're from "The Spider Shop," website.

  • @dianacampbell6336
    @dianacampbell6336 4 роки тому +1

    What do we need the jelly for? Do beetles eat it?

    • @snitchbug
      @snitchbug 4 роки тому

      yeah, it basically never spoils or attracts flies like fruit and they just eat off of it for about a week

  • @concalon4740
    @concalon4740 4 роки тому +1

    Hello :3, beetle breeder form vietnam :33

  • @khornebread4802
    @khornebread4802 4 роки тому

    Hi! I'm researching into keeping rhino beetles, and I was wondering about a good terrarium size, as well as coconut fiber and moss being a good substrate for them to use?

  • @darkmido6087
    @darkmido6087 3 роки тому

    I really want a big beetle, like the rhino or hercules, however, they only live as full grown like, 4-6 months... and spens up to 21 months as a larva....

  • @yengdumalaya5552
    @yengdumalaya5552 3 роки тому

    Where do horned beetles usually see ?

  • @pe5220
    @pe5220 4 роки тому

    Where can you buy good beetles that aren't super expensive? Is it better to purchase larvae or an adult? Thx

  • @Joe-Esc
    @Joe-Esc Рік тому

    How do you cover the terrarium so the bugs cannot go out?

  • @jackwallington9755
    @jackwallington9755 3 роки тому

    How often do you clean them out

  • @infamoushiphop7943
    @infamoushiphop7943 2 роки тому

    Sad these beautiful animals don't live long, wish they had the same lifespan of death feigning beetles. But i guess that what makes them special:)

  • @ussy6223
    @ussy6223 4 роки тому

    Does this enclosure work for rainbow stags too?

  • @MisterAmbassador
    @MisterAmbassador 3 роки тому

    wont the chemical fertilizers in the compost harm the beetle?

  • @MrStorm1313
    @MrStorm1313 4 роки тому

    what kind of beetle is the yellow and black , garden sun or different

  • @RadiantRob
    @RadiantRob 3 роки тому

    What did you use to cover over the top?

  • @isthisathing2656
    @isthisathing2656 4 роки тому

    Can I do this for lesser stag beetles?

  • @taipanguts
    @taipanguts 3 роки тому

    Great video! Would this work for an eastern Hercules beetle?

    • @TheRealTorG
      @TheRealTorG 3 роки тому

      I just found a couple and I'm trying to keep them as pets, they're awesome. How did yours turn out?

    • @taipanguts
      @taipanguts 3 роки тому

      Never ended up getting any because there's not much information on proper beetle care out there.

    • @TheRealTorG
      @TheRealTorG 3 роки тому

      @@taipanguts oh well, nice animations btw.

    • @taipanguts
      @taipanguts 3 роки тому

      thank you!

  • @dylanmercergo7853
    @dylanmercergo7853 Рік тому

    Hey! I have a big question, can you keep beetles in soil which has some charcoal? My soil typically's mixed with charcoal, and I'm wondering if beetles could live in Charcoal Mixed Soil. Please respond!

    • @Goldthecat
      @Goldthecat Рік тому

      Any charcoal or activated carbon mixed with soil is perfectly fine, even beneficial for all beetles. People add it to help remove a bit of the harmful ammonia from mold/detritus. I personally also add springtails in with my beetles as they help eat away mold for me.

  • @nareshmorales8062
    @nareshmorales8062 4 роки тому

    The jelly you give them is any special kind or just, like candy jelly ? I don't know much on keeping beetles and I'm thinking I might one in the future so I wanted to know a lil before doing so

    • @skimpyderek9737
      @skimpyderek9737 4 роки тому

      No it’s a beetle jelly I think that it’s on it Amazon

  • @fistfulofants
    @fistfulofants 10 місяців тому

    plz turn down the music next time but otherwise i enjoyed this video!

  • @kaydenozzy1542
    @kaydenozzy1542 4 роки тому +5

    Can you do a vid about all of your beetles and grubs you have plz

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely! That's a great idea :)

    • @kaydenozzy1542
      @kaydenozzy1542 4 роки тому +1

      @@beetletv8980 thxs I cant wait until the future vids

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +1

      @@kaydenozzy1542 Thanks for your support :)

  • @addnava6015
    @addnava6015 3 роки тому

    I found a little bettle in my toylet

  • @fivesprite3151
    @fivesprite3151 4 роки тому

    siiiiiick this is the video ive been looking for I had one question though, do you know what beetle speicies get along together, i have a 10 or 20 gallon tank and i would like to have as many species as possible in a single terrarium but i dont want them to go full on lord of the flies on me

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +1

      Hi, to my knowledge, stag beetles are the only ones that you'll want to keep separate. I believe smaller species of flower beetle (Pachnoda, Torquata, Chlorocana Etc.) house better with other beetles and insects :)

    • @fivesprite3151
      @fivesprite3151 4 роки тому

      BeetleTV thanks 🙏🏾

  • @muscleandhate
    @muscleandhate Рік тому

    Great video :) I don't suppose you know it is possible to keep leaf insects and beetles like the purple flower beetle together? Or leaf insects and isopods together? Thanks!

  • @LamajMusic
    @LamajMusic 2 роки тому

    Hi I'm new

  • @josetalagtag404
    @josetalagtag404 4 роки тому

    so i live in the philipines and every store is closed except for restuarant deliveries and i have a large female rhino beetle and i cant buy supplies cause of lockdown

  • @lornafletcher6174
    @lornafletcher6174 4 роки тому

    hi, do u have any advice for caring for fruit bettle grubs? They are going to be feeder insects for my beardie and leopard gecko. Whats the best substate? ive got a 9 litre tub with air holes

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому

      Hi there, I have a video on caring for larvae on my channel! :) It;s really easy though, they just need nice moist soil and some decaying leaf litter or rotten wood. More often than not, the larvae from pet shops are grown enough that they no longer eat a lot so you shouldn't need too much food for them :) Hope that helps!

  • @levi24869
    @levi24869 4 роки тому

    Can you keep dill in a beetle terrarium?

  • @ttv.thereal_potehto2050
    @ttv.thereal_potehto2050 3 роки тому +1

    Will this size of tank work for all beetles

  • @mitchforster7049
    @mitchforster7049 2 роки тому

    I'm raising a wood-boring grub 😊😊😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗😸😸😸😸 and I love cats

    • @luckymisfits1489
      @luckymisfits1489 Рік тому

      I wana do the same, I found a few Fanwood grubs and want to farm them. Have you had luck and any advice?

    • @luckymisfits1489
      @luckymisfits1489 Рік тому

      ..Fatwood

  • @averageyoutubeuser90
    @averageyoutubeuser90 4 роки тому

    Hey what species is your stag beetle as I’m currently looking for a stag?

    • @Coms7274
      @Coms7274 3 роки тому

      I THINK it is a dorcus titanus but that’s just a guess from what it looks like. Google it to see if you agree.

  • @billywitton7520
    @billywitton7520 4 роки тому

    Where do you buy your stag beetles if you don't mind me asking, I bought a pair from spidershop uk but they are out of stock

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому +1

      Hi there :) I bought mine from Richards Inverts, he doesn’t have any in stock at the moment but is always updating his store. Usually he has some really interesting things so worth keeping an eye on!

    • @billywitton7520
      @billywitton7520 4 роки тому +1

      @@beetletv8980 thanks for the quick reply, ill have to check him out. i'd definitely recommend spider shop UK as i got a pair of adult dorcus titanus for 25 quid

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому

      @@billywitton7520 That's a fantastic price for such a sought after beetle. Nice work! I bought my LED terrarium from there, its brilliant and what I use to house my Dorcus Antaeus Stags. A great retailer!

  • @m.r4429
    @m.r4429 4 роки тому

    Will rinosorous beetles work

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому

      Hi, are you asking if the terrarium is fit for a rhino beetle? If so, then yes, it’s absolutely fine. Just make sure you have plenty of substrate and plenty of room above the substrate.

  • @Will-xk3zh
    @Will-xk3zh 4 роки тому

    what enclosure do you use

    • @beetletv8980
      @beetletv8980  4 роки тому

      Hi, the one used in the video is from The Spider Shop, I think they still have some in stock if you check their website :)