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06-15-2004, 11:58 PM
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I was turned into a Newt...... but I got better.
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My office manager brought this guy in for me. Tough looking little critter. He is Rhinoceros Beetle, Dynastes tityus (Unicorn Beetle or Eastern Hercules Beetle). He seems content in a 1.5 gal. Very docile. She actually brought it in because she thought I could feed it to something. Guess I need a Barred Owl now 
You can see that he has a few battle scars.
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06-16-2004, 12:08 AM
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Sweeet. I didnt know they were native to the US. Is that claw for show or go? pinch hard?
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06-16-2004, 12:19 AM
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Cool bug! Great pics!
I've got one in grub stage, only about 18 months or so to wait before it's an adult.
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06-16-2004, 12:21 AM
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I normally hate bugs, but that is way cool. Any care information on them?
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06-16-2004, 12:21 AM
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I was turned into a Newt...... but I got better.
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I know he can open and close it, but I have not stuck my finger in there to test pressure . The top one is like a helmet. His head is actually very small where the bottom horn protrudes. If you look close in the first pic, you can see his shiny little eye at the base of the horn. They use them for male combat. I still have not been able find out the purpose of the hair-like material under the top horn.
A little dilluted Maple syrup and a little fruit and he should be good to go. |
06-16-2004, 12:21 AM
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Cool bug
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06-16-2004, 12:23 AM
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I was turned into a Newt...... but I got better.
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Originally Posted by John_White
Cool bug! Great pics!
I've got one in grub stage, only about 18 months or so to wait before it's an adult.
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Very cool. I hope you get a male  Much more impressive than the females.
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06-16-2004, 03:29 AM
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I think I will name the Beetle, "Bailey" |
06-16-2004, 03:32 AM
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I know they fight over mates, but do they fight over territories?
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06-16-2004, 03:37 AM
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