Beetles

​What to look for

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It is said there are more species of beetle than any other terrestrial animal. They all have six legs, hard exoskeletons, and are generally fast moving.
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Why and how they turn up

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These will come in with untreated wet bark or leaves, or if you make substrate using untreated soil from your garden.
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Danger level

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This varies, some are predatory and capable of eating isopods, some only mancae. Some will have no interest in isopods as a food source. It is best to presume they are a risk.
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Prevention

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Freezing wood, leaves, and substrate can minimise them however the only way to 100% prevent them is to never use anything natural in your enclosure which isn't a viable option.
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How to treat them

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Catch and release (unless you recognise them as a pest species in your area - if so catch and freeze).
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