Blue DeathFeigning Beetles (Asbolus verrucosus) are one of the best pet invertebrates. ThEy have only bred in captivity by a few people. I decided to try to breed blue deathfeigning beetles. now I have bred blue deathfeigning beetles!

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Here are LINKS to pet beetle supplies and information:
This is the incubator I am using to pupate my Blue DeathFeigning Beetles: #ad https://amzn.to/3ruvtgJ
bugsincyberspace.com is a great source for pet desert beetles and supplies, including enclosures and beetle jelly: https://shop.bugsincyberspace.com/Bee...
A tub like this can make an inexpensive pet beetle enclosure (probably cheaper if you buy locally): https://amzn.to/2YAThk2
This enclosure has better visibility and great ventilation for pet beetles: https://amzn.to/3469O0x
This is the enclosure I am keeping my mixed pet desert beetles in: https://amzn.to/2P7hnQl
I have used this enclosure for pet desert beetles too: https://amzn.to/2PJnp91
Cholla wood makes good hides and climbing surfaces for pet desert beetles: https://amzn.to/2t3Z71G
For a snack, I offer dried river shrimp to my beetles: https://amzn.to/2YJQiGd
Make your own bug jelly/beetle jelly! Here is blog where I found the original the bug/beetle jelly recipe:
http://beetlesaspets.blogspot.com/201...
Here is my version of the DIY bug jelly/beetle jelly recipe, along with links to purchase most of the ingredients, most of which you can probably find locally:
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon agar agar powder: https://amzn.to/2FSFJJe
1 ripe banana
1 cup of water, divided
8.5 teaspoons dark brown sugar: https://amzn.to/2TfAvLm
one teaspoon of honey: https://amzn.to/2CFnV11
(optional) 1/2 teaspoon crested gecko diet: https://amzn.to/2MjFGrb
In a blender, add 1/2 cup water, the peeled banana, the brown sugar, the honey, and the optional crested gecko diet. Blend until the banana is liquified.
In a saucepan, heat the other 1/2 cup of water to boiling. Stir in the agar powder, and stir for 12 minutes to ensure the agar powder is completely dissolved. Next, stir the other liquified ingredients into the boiling water. Bring this mixture to a boil, and boil again for 12 minutes. Pour the mixture into a shallow container (such as a glass baking dish) to cool. While the mixture cools, do not move, shake, or disturb it in any way. Once the mixture has cooled, it can be cut up and/or spooned out into a jar or other container for storage in a refrigerator. It will generally keep for several months if refrigerated.
I use these 0.5 ounce deli cups to feed this bug jelly to my bugs: https://amzn.to/2T8LCFU
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