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Esherman81

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My girl wants a new pet ..She has jumping spiders and praying mantis :). She told me she wants something new and different that she can watch and she can enjoy .
 

The wolf

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Wolf spider,tarantula,silkworm Anthia sexmaculata other large beetles,ants the possibilities are realy endless
 

Sarkhan42

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I thought about beetles but what kind of large beetles can you have in the usa ?
We have two native species of dynastes, as well as many desert species that do well. (Pretty recently we also allowed goliathus species but not sure they’re well established in the hobby yet) I would suggest checking out bugs in cyberspace for a variety of them.

Personally I’m going to recommend roaches! They’re easy and fun to keep, and can actually be really cool and beautiful. Attached is a photo of a pair of Lucihormetica verrucosa, one of my favorite species.
 

Ratmosphere

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Dynastes grantii, Dynastes tityus, and Lucanus elaphus are some of my favorite U.S. beetles. I usually breed them every year. They can hold on to human skin pretty hard if they want to. They are really strong and if they latch on too hard they could break the skin. I've gotten sick from not wearing gloves when handling big species due to them being housed in organic/decaying matter. I'd get some big roaches for her, there are many different species are available.
 

Esherman81

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We have two native species of dynastes, as well as many desert species that do well. (Pretty recently we also allowed goliathus species but not sure they’re well established in the hobby yet) I would suggest checking out bugs in cyberspace for a variety of them.

Personally I’m going to recommend roaches! They’re easy and fun to keep, and can actually be really cool and beautiful. Attached is a photo of a pair of Lucihormetica verrucosa, one of my favorite species.
Where would I ever get a goliathus I have never seen them for but over seas ..ever they're so amazing looking
 

Sarkhan42

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Where would I ever get a goliathus I have never seen them for but over seas ..ever they're so amazing looking
Unfortunately like I said, while they’re now allowed in the US, I haven’t seen any being bred anywhere. Hopefully someone will get on that soon enough.
 

Esherman81

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Dynastes grantii, Dynastes tityus, and Lucanus elaphus are some of my favorite U.S. beetles. I usually breed them every year. They can hold on to human skin pretty hard if they want to. They are really strong and if they latch on too hard they could break the skin. I've gotten sick from not wearing gloves when handling big species due to them being housed in organic/decaying matter. I'd get some big roaches for her, there are many different species are available.
Unfortunately like I said, while they’re now allowed in the US, I haven’t seen any being bred anywhere. Hopefully someone will get on that soon enough.
:) oh good ...love too see them in the hobby :)
 

Esherman81

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Dynastes grantii, Dynastes tityus, and Lucanus elaphus are some of my favorite U.S. beetles. I usually breed them every year. They can hold on to human skin pretty hard if they want to. They are really strong and if they latch on too hard they could break the skin. I've gotten sick from not wearing gloves when handling big species due to them being housed in organic/decaying matter. I'd get some big roaches for her, there are many different species are available.
Awwww sorry you got sick ..
 

Esherman81

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Just keep that in mind especially since the pet is for your girl. There also is ways to pick them up that does not require them to latch on to you.
yep :)..I used to have a couple but never held them ..just had them in my living room too watch .
 
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