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Xylotrupes gideon – Live Rhinoceros Beetle Pet | Exotic Insect for Enthusiasts & Beginners
Get your own Xylotrupes gideon, a calm, powerful, and fascinating rhinoceros beetle. Easy to care for, perfect for exotic pet lovers and insect hobbyists.
Discover the Xylotrupes gideon, one of the most iconic rhinoceros beetles in the world, known for its majestic horns, calm temperament, and minimal care needs. These gentle giants are perfect for beginner and seasoned insect keepers alike. With proper setup, they make fascinating display pets and live quietly in small spaces, offering an educational and unique pet-keeping experience.
🧬 Species Overview:
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Common Name: Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle
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Scientific Name: Xylotrupes gideon
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Origin: Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India)
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Lifespan: 3 to 6 months (adult stage), total life cycle up to 1.5 years
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Adult Size: 4–7 cm (1.5–2.7 inches)
Common Name: Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle
Scientific Name: Xylotrupes gideon
Origin: Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India)
Lifespan: 3 to 6 months (adult stage), total life cycle up to 1.5 years
Adult Size: 4–7 cm (1.5–2.7 inches)
🏡 Living Conditions & Enclosure Setup:
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Tank Size: Minimum of 1-gallon enclosure per adult beetle. A small terrarium or plastic insect container is ideal.
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Substrate: Use moist coconut fiber, decaying wood, or leaf litter at least 3–4 inches deep. Helps mimic their forest habitat and supports natural burrowing behavior.
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Temperature: Keep between 22–28°C (71–82°F). Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
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Humidity: Maintain a humidity level of 60%–80%. Mist the enclosure lightly every 2–3 days.
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Lighting: No special lighting needed. Avoid direct sunlight and maintain a natural day-night cycle.
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Ventilation: Ensure the container has small ventilation holes to allow airflow without drying out the substrate.
Tank Size: Minimum of 1-gallon enclosure per adult beetle. A small terrarium or plastic insect container is ideal.
Substrate: Use moist coconut fiber, decaying wood, or leaf litter at least 3–4 inches deep. Helps mimic their forest habitat and supports natural burrowing behavior.
Temperature: Keep between 22–28°C (71–82°F). Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
Humidity: Maintain a humidity level of 60%–80%. Mist the enclosure lightly every 2–3 days.
Lighting: No special lighting needed. Avoid direct sunlight and maintain a natural day-night cycle.
Ventilation: Ensure the container has small ventilation holes to allow airflow without drying out the substrate.
🧍♂️ Temperament & Handling:
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Gentle and non-aggressive toward humans.
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Males may wrestle with other males, so housing them together is not recommended.
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Can be handled occasionally but avoid frequent interaction, especially during mating periods.
Gentle and non-aggressive toward humans.
Males may wrestle with other males, so housing them together is not recommended.
Can be handled occasionally but avoid frequent interaction, especially during mating periods.
🧑🤝🧑 Tank Mates Compatibility:
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Best kept alone or as a male-female pair.
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Do not house multiple males together—they may fight using their horns.
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Avoid mixing with other beetle species or insects, as Xylotrupes gideon has specific care needs and territorial behavior.
Best kept alone or as a male-female pair.
Do not house multiple males together—they may fight using their horns.
Avoid mixing with other beetle species or insects, as Xylotrupes gideon has specific care needs and territorial behavior.
🍼 Feeding Habits:
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Diet: Prefers ripe, soft fruits like banana, mango, watermelon, and apple.
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Occasionally enjoys beetle jelly, a high-protein, mess-free supplement popular among beetle keepers.
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Feeding Frequency: Offer fresh food every day or every other day; remove any uneaten portions to prevent mold.
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Adults do not eat solid foods like leaves or wood—only juice-rich fruits or jelly.
Diet: Prefers ripe, soft fruits like banana, mango, watermelon, and apple.
Occasionally enjoys beetle jelly, a high-protein, mess-free supplement popular among beetle keepers.
Feeding Frequency: Offer fresh food every day or every other day; remove any uneaten portions to prevent mold.
Adults do not eat solid foods like leaves or wood—only juice-rich fruits or jelly.
🧼 Care & Maintenance:
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Substrate Cleaning: Replace or stir the substrate every 2 weeks to prevent mold buildup.
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Remove decayed food daily.
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Spray the enclosure lightly to keep humidity levels up.
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Watch for signs of inactivity (outside of daytime resting) or visible injury if kept with another beetle.
Substrate Cleaning: Replace or stir the substrate every 2 weeks to prevent mold buildup.
Remove decayed food daily.
Spray the enclosure lightly to keep humidity levels up.
Watch for signs of inactivity (outside of daytime resting) or visible injury if kept with another beetle.
🌱 Life Cycle Tip:
If you’re raising from the larval stage, ensure they have deep, nutrient-rich substrate (decaying wood, leaf litter). They’ll spend several months as large, white grubs before pupating.
🎁 Why Choose Xylotrupes gideon as a Pet?
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Fascinating behavior and strength.
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Low maintenance compared to reptiles or mammals.
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Great educational pet for classrooms, kids, and collectors.
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Eye-catching and unique addition to any insect collection.
Fascinating behavior and strength.
Low maintenance compared to reptiles or mammals.
Great educational pet for classrooms, kids, and collectors.
Eye-catching and unique addition to any insect collection.
Xylotrupes Gideon
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