Eastern Hercules Beetle - Dynastes tityus

???same as rhinoceros????

I looked at some other pictures and there was a picture where the beetle looked just like this picture but the name of it was: Rhinoceros Beetle-Dynastes Tityus. are they the same type of beetle. If not how do I know which type of beetle I have here that looks like both of these pictures? email me at chiva_dustin@lycos.com

… Chiva, 14 July, 2006 - 6:48pm

I think I have one.

I'm pretty sure I have this kind of beetle. I live near Galveston Texas about an hour away from the Gulf. The beetle I just found in my driveway looks exactly like your picture. My 8 year old son wants to keep it. I know nothing about this beetle and I'm not even sure if it is this type of beetle. But if it is could someone email me with info on it. chiva_dustin@lycos.com What do they eat, how should I fix it's home. I'm pretty sure it's a male, some of the other sites I've been on said if it has a horn on top then most likely it is a male. Also will this beetle bit or pinch my son if he tries to hold it. This beetle is huge and it scares me just a little bit because I don't know anything about it. Info about this type of beetle would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

… Chiva, 14 July, 2006 - 6:46pm

I too found one of these magn

I too found one of these magnificent creatures. Sadly, he was dieing when I picked him up. He is now in a display case in my wunderkammer. He is the only example of this beetle that I have ever found.

… Rev. Redmond Farrier, 9 August, 2009 - 12:33am

go to info section and then c

go to info section and then critter case files. It will give you all the rearing instructions.

… ahmcmahan, 14 July, 2006 - 7:28pm

beetle

i found one today too. A male . I am trying to upload the pics. I read somewhere how to make them a home and they like smashed bananas.

… ahmcmahan, 14 July, 2006 - 7:24pm