Stag Beetle

Natural Distribution:  widely distributed

Length:  2in (6cm)

Description

Despite their appearance Stag Beetles are harmless to humans the males prominent pincers are used to fight other males and are used more like antlers.

Stag Beetles from temperate areas can be easily kept in a vivarium, with leafs on top of soil along with old wood and moss.

Vivarium Set Up

Design:  Terrestrial

Type:  Temperate Woodland

Substrate:  leafs on top of soil, old wood and moss

Feeding

Vegetable matter