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product_id: 90164012
title: "Live Desert Ironclad Beetle - Blue Death Feigning Beetle - Educational and Fun - Easy Care!"
brand: "insectsales.com"
price: "₹ 6429"
currency: INR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Insectsales.Com"
url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/90164012-live-desert-ironclad-beetle-blue-death-feigning-beetle-educational-fun
store_origin: IN
region: India
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# Native to Sonoran Desert Humidity controls vibrant blue color 18-21 mm size Live Desert Ironclad Beetle - Blue Death Feigning Beetle - Educational and Fun - Easy Care!

**Brand:** insectsales.com
**Price:** ₹ 6429
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Own a piece of the desert’s mystery—where science meets style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Live Desert Ironclad Beetle - Blue Death Feigning Beetle - Educational and Fun - Easy Care! by insectsales.com
- **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6429 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/90164012-live-desert-ironclad-beetle-blue-death-feigning-beetle-educational-fun)

## Best For

- insectsales.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted insectsales.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Blue Hue:** Powdery blue wax coating intensifies in dry conditions, making your beetle a living piece of desert art.
- • **Compact & Captivating:** At under 1 inch, this beetle fits seamlessly into any modern workspace or home terrarium.
- • **Desert-Hardened Survivor:** Thrives in low humidity (0-20%) with minimal care—perfect for busy professionals seeking unique, low-maintenance pets.
- • **Eco-Educational Experience:** Ideal for managers and creatives who value learning through unique, hands-on interaction with nature’s marvels.
- • **Fascinating Defense Mechanism:** Plays dead when threatened—an intriguing natural behavior that sparks curiosity and conversation.

## Overview

The Live Desert Ironclad Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus), also known as the Blue Death Feigning Beetle, is a hardy, low-maintenance insect native to the Sonoran Desert. Measuring 18-21 mm, its signature powdery blue color intensifies in dry environments, while it naturally plays dead as a defense. Perfect for educational and decorative purposes, it thrives at room temperature with minimal humidity, making it an ideal pet for professionals seeking a unique, conversation-starting companion.

## Description

The Beetles require little to no additional heat or humidity, and only require dry sand as substrate as well as something to hide in. They cannot climb on smooth surfaces (plastic or glass). No water dish is required, and they can be fed foods such as apples, carrots, dog and cat foods, and etc. Crickets or mealworms that have recently died can be given on occasion or other dead insects. They also like good quality raw hamburger meat in small amounts and grains. They are desert beetles, so the humidity should be kept low. In-fact, the color of the beetles is based on the relative humidity! Beetles living in a cage with higher humidity will turn a blackish color, while beetles that are kept in low humidity, are bright blue! A lower humidity means more colorful beetles. If the humidity is too high, the beetles will die. Blue death feigning beetles do alright at room temperature, but a higher temperature will encourage breeding. Overall, they should be kept between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, (21-30 degrees Celsius) and at a relative humidity of 0-20%.

Review: Great low maintenance pet! - I bought these as a birthday gift for my 5 year old daughter. She loves bugs. These did not disappoint! Came healthy and lively and well packaged. They played dead when I transferred them to another container which was cute but quickly rolled back over and went about their business. They don't bite and my daughter holds them a lot. Very easy to maintain! They don't have to have water and hardly ever eat from what I can see. Maybe they are sucking moisture out of the fruits and veggies that we feed them. They don't make a mess and their enclosure will hardly ever have to be cleaned. We recommend.
Review: So much fun, sweet, and entertaining! - I absolutely adore my little Bluebell! She is so much fun, sweet, and entertaining. She reminds me a lot of my late hamster Ellie in both personality and appearance 🤪 Know that these little cuties are indeed nocturnal; I have read various sources that all say something different about when these beetles are most active. So they are the perfect pet for people who are busy all day Also, Bluebell didn’t appear to be eating anything for the first 5 days after I received her. I did some research and it’s normal for them not to eat for about a week after shipping due to the stress. So please don’t panic like I did lol! I recommend buying dried baby shrimp (in the fish food section). Those gave Bluebell her appetite back and she absolutely loves them. Please do yourself a favor and get one of these little critters! You won’t regret it

## Features

- You will receive (1) LIVE Desert Ironclad Beetle. (Scientific name: Asbolus verrucosus)
- Also known as the desert ironclad beetle or blue death feigning beetle is a species native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States, mainly the Sonoran desert. This beetle has been known to play dead when threatened. They are increasingly becoming popular due to their ease of care, hardiness, and longevity.You will receive (1) LIVE Desert Ironclad Beetle. (Scientific name: Asbolus verrucosus)
- The blue feigning death beetle grows around 18 to 21 mm (.71 to .83 inches) from head to abdomen. The powdery blue hue coloring the beetles is due to a wax secreted throughout their bodies that keeps them from losing moisture. Males are a tad bit smaller than females. Even though the majority of captive beetles are wild-caught, blue death feigning beetles suit very well in captivity, being common and even popular in zoos and insectariums.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07J2CC4FQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #492,904 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #787 in Beneficial Pest Control Insects |
| Brand | Insectsales.com |
| Brand Name | Insectsales.com |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Insectsales.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Beetle |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Ironclad Beetle |
| Product Care Instructions | water |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Insectsales.com
- **Color:** Blue
- **Item Weight:** 1.5 pounds
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Product Care Instructions:** water
- **Soil Type:** Sandy Soil
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

![Live Desert Ironclad Beetle - Blue Death Feigning Beetle - Educational and Fun - Easy Care! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B4jeB7vIL.jpg)
![Live Desert Ironclad Beetle - Blue Death Feigning Beetle - Educational and Fun - Easy Care! - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gaax5hC9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to request a male and female if one orders 2?**
A: Yes. The sellers are very nice and accommodating. I asked for a female and that’s what I got!

**Q: Can these be shipped internationally?**
A: Unfortunately, no, we are unable to ship our live items outside of the US at this time.

**Q: what is the best sand to get ? The sand I bought has like sand dust? it clings to him..so he looks dusty all the time.**
A: Silica sand works well.  You should rinse it first (2 to 3 times) with clear water.  Remove as much moisture as you can and spread it out letting it dry.

**Q: How many come in this? Just one?**
A: It is just the one.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great low maintenance pet!
*by L***N on June 7, 2019*

I bought these as a birthday gift for my 5 year old daughter. She loves bugs. These did not disappoint! Came healthy and lively and well packaged. They played dead when I transferred them to another container which was cute but quickly rolled back over and went about their business. They don't bite and my daughter holds them a lot. Very easy to maintain! They don't have to have water and hardly ever eat from what I can see. Maybe they are sucking moisture out of the fruits and veggies that we feed them. They don't make a mess and their enclosure will hardly ever have to be cleaned. We recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much fun, sweet, and entertaining!
*by Q***A on January 20, 2021*

I absolutely adore my little Bluebell! She is so much fun, sweet, and entertaining. She reminds me a lot of my late hamster Ellie in both personality and appearance 🤪 Know that these little cuties are indeed nocturnal; I have read various sources that all say something different about when these beetles are most active. So they are the perfect pet for people who are busy all day Also, Bluebell didn’t appear to be eating anything for the first 5 days after I received her. I did some research and it’s normal for them not to eat for about a week after shipping due to the stress. So please don’t panic like I did lol! I recommend buying dried baby shrimp (in the fish food section). Those gave Bluebell her appetite back and she absolutely loves them. Please do yourself a favor and get one of these little critters! You won’t regret it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute healthy little guy
*by B***Y on February 16, 2023*

Love my little guy. He came in good packaging. And came with a heat pack to keep him warm which was unfortunately ice cold when I opened the box. Was a little worried at first since the temp was so cold and he wouldn’t move for about an hour. But he eventually came to and explored a bunch and ate his food. It was a bit more expensive then other places online which I didn’t notice until after the fact. But overall I’m happy. He’s super cute and looks healthy

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*Last updated: 2026-09-04*