feeding Macropanesthia rhinoceros

[beetlejelly]

I unfortunately had the horror of having 4 small Macropanesthia rhinoceros die after introducing them to eucalyptus leaves that I thought would make them thrive. :8o
I have now heard that only certain species of eucalyptus leaves are safe for these amazing little aliens.
Now that I have received a few more I was wondering if any one knew the correct species of eucalyptus, and or where I could obtain some.
Also what other foods are recommended?

Ps. could my substrate have killed them? I was using white sand and a touch of standard potting soil.
Thanks!

 

[ilovebugs]

dear God....

I'm sorry to hear that.

talk to James or some of the people from this thread.

also, where did you get your leaves? you didn't use the decorative kind I hope. just curious.

 

[Bob]

What did you do for water ? I have only had my two a few days but burrowing like mad ! I have not seen them eat yet. MIne are on fine sand but I pour a little water in one side and let it soak in a bit. The are tunneling in the moist side.


Bob

 

[beetleman]

yeah, i have one also half of container is moist while the other side is dry,sand/soil mixture(organic)have oak leaves in there,getting dried euclp.leaves soon(health food store)i never see mine either always under the substrate on the moist side,but i heard they need moisture,it's very important for them.

 

[ftorres]

M rhinoceros

Hello Guys,
I have mines in a mixture of peatmoss and leafmold. I occasianally put in some Eucaliptus leaves,dried leftover pieces from my Phasmids. I also give them dog food pellets and carrots.
Eucalyptus, I use the long,skinny leaves not the round ones.
regards
FT

 

[angus]

hi all..i were a new commer at this forum...
i hv some rhino roahces too..but i never feed any
dry leaves...cos hard to get and dunno which one is
suitable for them..so i wanna ask..may some help to
show me some pics of the dry leaves?????

i mainly feed my rhino roaches with fruits/veggies and
dry dog food..and they doing well for over a yrs..so..i
cant sure..do the dry leaves is a must or not..if i can
seek for the dry leaves..i would ike to try.

and i think under my own diet..my rhino love to eat
red carrots the most.....just for shares.~

 

[beetlejelly]

I just gave some Gerber Papaya baby food to them and in one minute they had come up to the surface and where eating/ bathing in it!

 

[Bob]

They naturaly live in Northern Queensland in Eucalyptus orchards and eat the dried leaves. Mine has brought a pile into the tunnels to eat later I guess. I will try a few other things just in case. One died after 15 days but the other is doing great.


Bob

 

[Bob]

I just gave some Gerber Papaya baby food to them and in one minute they had come up to the surface and where eating/ bathing in it!

Oh forgot.....they might just want the moisture from the baby food ?

 

[DoubleD's]

Leaves

I just wanted to menbtion that i feed all Rhino Roaches dry food only.
I feed Eucalyptus leaves and oak leaves, they are kept on a bed of coconut husk lightly misted once daily, and water crystals. I have never had a problem with them not eating or any die from the leaves. There are a few kinds of Eucalyptus, but the one you feed is the ones with the long leaves, the rounded leaves are poisonous for some reason, i believe its because it thicked and they retain more of the poisonous chemicals when dried.
I have a ready supply of dried Eucalyptus leaves on hand and i ship leaves with every order of Rhino roaches to prevent confusion as what to feed and to maintain good health.


Thanks for listening guys,
Dexter D
http://www.doubleds.org

 

[angus]

They naturaly live in Northern Queensland in Eucalyptus orchards and eat the dried leaves. Mine has brought a pile into the tunnels to eat later I guess. I will try a few other things just in case. One died after 15 days but the other is doing great.


Bob

yup..i know they orginally lifed with dry eucalyptus..but its really a big
problem for me to seek this eucalyptus..i keep ask my fd were would
hv source....maybe one flower shop can order..i would try to find it out.
thx guy~

 

[angus]

from the source by fd provided..i bought some eucalyptus leaves and collect some oak dry leaves..i would clean it up and let them total dry first..and try to feed 1~2 nymphs..hope i wont get the wrong eucalyptus.....:? :?