Scarites subterraneus Care
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Arachnobaron
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It'll want substrate to tunnel in, bark and rocks to hide under, and earthworms and soft-bodied insects to eat. An area with moist moss should keep humidity up, but the environment shouldn't be damp.
Thanks, he seems to be tunneling a lot and I never see him. Is that natural? Also, where can I get soft-bodied insects? My crickets, dubias, mealworms, and wax worms are all too large for him to eat. He looks to be getting weaker and more limp. Any help?
Smokehound714
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You'll have better success with insects that prefer to also tunnel. These are nocturnal ground beetles (an oddity within carabidae, as the vast majority are diurnal with excellent eyesight).
Wax worms might be good, but you need soft bodied prey. Pre-killed is best. Just get some nightcrawlers, pinch off part of the worm, and toss it in at night, he'll find it. most of their diet in the wild is worms, grubs, and other soft juicy critters. Just leave him alone with food in the dark, eventually he'll munch.
He'll come above the surface in the dark and venture around.
Wax worms might be good, but you need soft bodied prey. Pre-killed is best. Just get some nightcrawlers, pinch off part of the worm, and toss it in at night, he'll find it. most of their diet in the wild is worms, grubs, and other soft juicy critters. Just leave him alone with food in the dark, eventually he'll munch.
He'll come above the surface in the dark and venture around.