Hercules Beetle Care Guide
Complete care guide covering grooming, exercise, nutrition, environment, and preventive healthcare for Hercules Beetle.
Daily Care Requirements
| Exercise Needs | Low - nocturnal; climbs and flies at night; moderate activity |
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| Grooming Frequency | None - maintain substrate moisture; replace fruit daily |
| Annual Exam Focus | Horn integrity (males), elytra condition, leg grip strength, mite check, weight |
Nutrition & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk | Low |
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| Ideal Body Condition | 3 |
Environment & Housing
| Temperature | 22-26°C (72-78°F); avoid temperature extremes |
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| Humidity | 70-80%; moist substrate; mist regularly; good ventilation |
| Diet Type | Adults: beetle jelly, banana, apple, mango; Larvae: fermented oak/beech leaf flake soil with protein supplements |
Size & Physical Characteristics
| Adult Weight | 0.03–0.085 kg |
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| Lifespan | 1–2 years |