Spider beetles are beetles, not spiders. The listing name identifies this culture as Mezium affine; keep the original identification with the colony.
A contained culture
Use a secure, ventilated container that retains adults and larvae. Keep the culture away from pantry goods, dried animal foods and natural-history collections. Prepare the culture before opening the shipping container and use dedicated tools.
Food and routine checks
These beetles are associated with dry stored organic materials. Confirm the supplied food and culture method before replacing it. Keep food clean, remove spoiled patches and avoid converting the culture into a saturated terrarium. Check the container edges and lid during maintenance; do not release culture material outdoors.
Keeper questions
Do they eat live feeder insects like a spider?
Do not treat this beetle culture as a predatory spider. Follow the diet supplied for the beetles.
Can I leave the lid open?
No. Secure containment is part of keeping a stored-product-associated beetle culture responsibly.
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