u/HazardMatterAlt

I found a dying/unwell beetle, is there any way I can help them?

I found a dying/unwell beetle, is there any way I can help them?

Not quite a 'keeping' situation but I felt it was the most fitting tag.

I found this poor fellow inside by my patio door. Physically they seem unharmed, but they've been moving slowly and unable to stand up or hold onto anything. I've tried to provide water with a q-tip, but they didn't seem to take any.

Can I do anything to help them, either to nurse them back to health if just unwell or to help them be a bit more comfortable in passing?

u/HazardMatterAlt — 7 days ago

What is little friend? (Central Florida)

Apologies for the poor quality, they're a very small buge and my camera isn't the best.

The family and I have come to the belief that it may be some kind of grain beetle, and when I put cereal in the enclosure it did seem to start eating some. Any better experienced eyes able to ID them with more certainty?

u/HazardMatterAlt — 8 days ago

Just saved this friend from my pool filter (ID & Tips are appreciated)

Location: Central Florida

I opened up my pool filter and found this little angel inside, had to scoop them out and put them in a little container so they could recover. Found out the poor baby's missing a leg (Front right) ọno

They're very actively climbing and pacing around, though it doesn't seem like they're willing to fly despite their wings seeming perfectly fine. Keeps falling on their back though :(

Does it seem like they're ready to be released back outside? I can try to provide more information if requested.

u/HazardMatterAlt — 8 days ago