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Called the worlds strongest — the largest Dorcus species reaching 110mm. Incredibly strong grip. Popular in beetle battles.
Dorcus titanus palawanicus, the Palawan stag beetle, is a subspecies of the giant flat stag beetle endemic to Palawan Island in the Philippines. It is the largest known Dorcus species, with males reaching up to 110 mm in body length. The body is notably broad and flattened, and the mandibles are exceptionally powerful—making this species famous in beetle fighting competitions. Optimal captive temperature is 22–27°C with humidity around 65–80%. Larvae develop best in fungal substrate bottles; two to three bottle changes are recommended for producing large adults. Egg-laying occurs in both hardwood logs and fermented substrate. Adults feed on beetle jelly and live 1–2 years, an impressive lifespan for the genus. Its combination of record size, formidable strength, and the challenge of breeding for maximum size makes the Palawan stag beetle one of the most popular stag beetles in the hobby.
Origem
Palawan Island, Philippines
Expectativa de vida
Adult 1-2 years, larva 8-14 months
Tamanho
Up to 110mm
Temperatura
20〜28℃
Umidade
60〜80%
Beetle jelly (adult), mushroom bottle (larva)
22-27°C
Mushroom bottle rearing for large specimens
Dorcus species have long adult lifespan
Extremely powerful — handle with caution
High female-killing risk — short pairing sessions
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Palawan Giant Stag Beetle é 20〜28℃. A umidade recomendada é 60〜80%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Palawan Giant Stag Beetle é Adult 1-2 years, larva 8-14 months. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Palawan Giant Stag Beetle normalmente atinge Up to 110mm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Palawan Giant Stag Beetle se alimenta de: Beetle jelly (adult), mushroom bottle (larva). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Palawan Giant Stag Beetle varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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