Egyptian assassin beetle!
Difficulty level 2 – suitable for beginners
Terrestrial; lives in deserts and arid environments
Very voracious and easy to keep
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Anthia Sexmaculata is a predatory beetle native to North Africa, rarely found on the market; it is easy to care for and similar to other predatory insects from arid environments, such as *Platymeris horridum* or *Platymeris biguttatus*
SIZE: About 3 to 4 cm
FOUND IN: North Africa (Tunisia, Egypt) and Red Sea
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: Temperature between 26 and 28°C during the day and between 22 and 24°C at night; humidity should be around 40% to 50%
DIET: insects of any type that fit within the size of its mandibles
SETUP: terrarium/ faunabox 20x20x20 or braplast 3lt; provide a 5 cm substrate of mixed peat and sand, along with hides made of cork bark and stones. It is also recommended to provide a water dish so the insect can hydrate as needed.
HABITS: A terrestrial species typical of desert and arid environments.
BEHAVIOR: A ground beetle suitable for beginners, although attempting to handle this species is strongly discouraged, as it is capable of inflicting rather painful bites.
GROWTH RATE: Medium to high
LIFESPAN: In captivity, this species can live up to 4–5 years, with some individuals reaching 7 years of age.
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
Fine sand for arid or deserted terraries
100% natural, sterilized, in 5 kg packs
Great for reptiles, amphibians and dark invertebrates or very arid environments
12.5 cm pliers made of rigid plastic, easy sanitizes
Ideal for administering live food or removal of residues
Pack 5 Litres
Acid ph and moist acids reduce odors and provide good moisture
Suitable for migals and scorpions but also reptiles and amphibians that need a soft and damp substrate
Coconut Den 100% natural and sterilized
Suitable for several reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
Namibian killer bug
Aggressiveness level 2 - suitable for beginners but very aggressive towards food!
Terrestrial, lives in deserts and very arid environments, a variety present only in South Africa
Very voracious, easy to maintain and can be reared in small groups
Already formed insects, pairs or larvae available (Set 3 Pieces)
Beautiful cetonid from Africa, bright green in color
Easy to breed, with 60/70% humidity and an average temperature of 18-25 ° C
RARITY - particular beetle typical of Namibia desert
Aggressiveness level 0 - very easy for the novice to manage
Widespread in the South African undergrowth areas
It feeds on leaves and debris present in the substrate, with additions of salturian fruit
Beautiful Namibian beetles, "green" variety
Easy to breed, with 60-70% humidity and an average temperature of 18-25°C
RARITY - Brightly colored Vespa, highly sought after on the collectors' market
Aggressiveness level 8 - aggressive, attacks any insect even of larger size
Widespread in Africa, South Asia, Hawaii
It injects a neurotoxin into host insects, parasitizing them, inhibiting escape
Price for 3 Larvae
Easy to breed, even at room temperature
Feeds on foliage and substrate debris
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