A medium beetle widely distributed in Southeast Asia. Hardy beginner species for foreign beetles.
Xylotrupes gideon, the Gideon's rhinoceros beetle, is a medium-sized rhinoceros beetle widely distributed across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Males bear horns on both the head and thorax and reach 30–60 mm in body length, with a glossy black to dark brown coloration. In Thailand, the species has a long tradition of use in beetle fighting contests, where males are provoked to battle using a female. Captive temperature of 22–28°C is suitable. The species is notably hardy and straightforward to maintain, making it the ideal introductory exotic rhinoceros beetle. A medium enclosure with fermented substrate is sufficient for both housing and breeding. Females lay eggs directly in the substrate; larvae develop in approximately 4–8 months. Adults eat beetle jelly or banana and live 3–6 months. Its robustness, simple care requirements, and low cost make X. gideon the most widely recommended entry-level exotic rhinoceros beetle.
Origine
Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand
Durée de vie
Adult 3-6 months
Taille
30-60mm
Température
20〜28℃
Humidité
60〜80%
Insect jelly
Maintain 22-28°C
Medium case with fermented mat
Lays many eggs in mat
Easy keeping, ideal intro to foreign beetles
Beginner. C'est une espèce adaptée aux débutants. Aucun équipement spécial ni expérience n'est requis, et elle peut être maintenue avec succès avec une installation de soins de base.
La température idéale pour Gideon Beetle est 20〜28℃. L'humidité recommandée est 60〜80%. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
La durée de vie moyenne de Gideon Beetle est Adult 3-6 months. Avec des soins et une alimentation appropriés, ils peuvent vivre longtemps en bonne santé.
Gideon Beetle atteint généralement 30-60mm à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Gideon Beetle se nourrit de : Insect jelly. Visez un régime équilibré avec une fréquence d'alimentation appropriée.
Le prix de Gideon Beetle varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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