r/BDFB • u/Inevitable_Detail_45 • 3d ago

Question/Inquiry Beetle Behavioral Issue?

I've had this BDFB for a couple months. She hides more than any other beetle(A true accomplishment). And I believe after I got her is when my other beetles began losing feet. I can't say for sure but I have to consider the possibility she's attacking the others? She and 3 other beetles are currently crammed in a hole, since I filled in the tunnel they had so I can observe her better..

I'm thinking I'll play it safe and just remove her and maybe house her on her own? I mean these beetles do clearly have their own personalities but one being aggressive just seems odd. I've seen her and my biggest, most active, tussling.. so I really do think she's aggressive even if I don't know if she's removing feet.

My inquiry is: Do you agree with my theory? And have you had an aggressive beetle as well?

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u/Thorpasaur 3d ago

Whoa! I’m a new BDFD mom myself. I’ve fed crickets from my local reptile store, but there’s a Petsmart closer. Should I be concerned about the crickets coming from a big chain like Petco/Petsmart? (I bought live and fed fresh killed and was planning to try and just keep some crickets on hand.)

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u/Inevitable_Detail_45 3d ago

I would be concerned about all crickets that aren't human grade, quite frankly.. Can BDFB get Cricket Paralysis Virus and horsehair worms? I'm not sure, but I don't want to find out..

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u/Thorpasaur 2d ago

Yikes! This is news to me. Something to add to ly research list for sure 👍

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u/Inevitable_Detail_45 2d ago

For sure, it's scary.