Blue Death Feigning Beetle
Scientific Name: Asbolus verrucosus
Distribution: Sonoran Desert throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico
Size: 0.7-0.8in (18-21mm)
Life Span: Up to 10 Years
Humidity:Â Arid/Desert, 40% RH or less
Temperature: 70-85°F (21-29°C)
Blue death feigning beetles are excellent pet insects for beginners due to their hardiness and easy-to-handle, docile nature. This species is exceptionally long-lived, with a life span of up to 10 years in captivity.
These beetles earned their name from their gorgeous color and unique defense strategy to roll onto their backs and play dead when threatened, remaining motionless until the threat has passed. Their beautiful powdery blue color results from another unique adaptation that protects them from harsh desert conditions: a waxy coat that retains moisture and protects them from the Sun. When kept in highly humid conditions, the beetles lose this waxy coat and reveal a black base color.
Their native range is the Sonoran Desert throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The Creatures™ Low-Profile Den with a substrate mixture of Creatures™ Soil and ReptiSand® works well to mimic their native environment and encourages natural burrowing behavior. Use Creatures™ Natural Cork to provide shelters.
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