{"product_id":"anthia-biguttata-nigeria","title":"African Ground Beetle | Anthia Biguttata Nigeria","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eAnthia biguttata (Nigeria) Care Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"242\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"308\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAnthia Beetle \/ Ground Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"364\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eAnthia biguttata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"400\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNigeria (dry savanna regions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"436\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"451\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e4–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"477\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1–3 years in captivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"519\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNocturnal; highly active predator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"567\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eExtremely fast, alert, and aggressive predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eCan spray defensive chemicals if threatened—avoid handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eSolitary hunters; highly territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"741\"\u003ePrefers staying at ground level but can climb short surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eEnclosure Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"844\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 liters for one adult; larger if housing pairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 cm of dry sand-soil mix or coco fiber; mostly dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"993\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat rocks, bark pieces, low hides, branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60% (low to moderate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1119\"\u003eDay: 24–29°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eNight: 20–22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low light; no special lighting needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good airflow is essential; avoid moisture buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003eBest housed singly or as a monitored pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eCannibalistic—do not house with other beetle species, smaller invertebrates, or conspecifics outside monitored breeding attempts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eStrictly carnivorous. Feed live prey:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eCrickets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003eRoaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003eMealworms \/ superworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eWaxworms (occasional treat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eFeeding Frequency: 2-3× per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003eRemove uneaten prey after 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eProvide a shallow water dish \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eAvoid handling—the beetle’s defensive spray can irritate skin and eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eMaintain dry substrate; occasional light misting is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003eProvide multiple hiding spots to reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003eClean uneaten prey and waste promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eEnsure escape-proof enclosure; beetles are strong climbers and very fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eBreeding is challenging in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003eFemales lay eggs in dry soil; larvae are predatory and require deep substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003eCannibalism among larvae is common—requires isolated rearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2358\" data-start=\"2332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2358\" data-start=\"2336\"\u003eVisual Quick Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2361\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥30 L, dry substrate, multiple hides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2424\"\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day 24–29°C \/ Night 20–22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2494\"\u003e🍴 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2506\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous (live insects)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2582\" data-start=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2582\" data-start=\"2538\"\u003e🕒 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal, extremely fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2599\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003eStress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid handling; 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