Eastern Hercules beetle. So does this count as wild caught?

[fleurdejoo]

I went to pick up pizza and overheard a family talking about a stag beetle.

Then I heard one of them saying "Where should we let it go?"

I was all "Please allow me to introduce myself!" :devil:







Luckily I just happened to have this layin' around!

 

[OctoberRainne]

I literally just got a female this week from Fastop gas station lol they like the smell of food and lights I guess

 

[patrickfraser]

Too cool. Good luck with it.

 

[Orin]

Now all you need is a female. You could try putting him in a vented but secure cage outside (might work).

 

[Precarious]

Great find!

He looks pretty juicy. I'd name him Beetlejuice!

 

[Termite48]

The love the flood lights! Good luck with finding a mate. They are gorgeous native beetles.

 

[Orin]

Great find!

He looks pretty juicy. I'd name him Beetlejuice!

Wouldn't that require a rather large, heavy foot?

 

[Precarious]

Wouldn't that require a rather large, heavy foot?

Possibly a sledge and anvil.

 

[Paradoxica]

Crazy, I had no idea we had giant beetles like that in the US!

 

[fleurdejoo]

I released him.

I would love to keep some someday but I was totally unprepared. I will have to work on an Orin approved set up.

Also he didn't seem to be in the best shape, so I figured I would let him stay in his natural home. I found him a nice moist shady spot in the woods.

 

[hibiscusmile]

hum, what did they say to u when u told them u wanted it? I mean, yes u got it, but give us the lowdown on the conversation! u only posted half a story.