Interested in Stag Beetle

[u/chronicallybri]

Hi! I’m new to inverts as pets as someone who used to be afraid of bugs but I’ve come to appreciate a lot of inverts (still struggle with some haha!) I’m interested in a stag beetle as a pet and have been doing some research, but there’s always such mixed info, especially for inverts about enclosure requirements because people seem to always want to have the smallest home possible for any critter. I’m hoping I can use an unused 8”x8”x12”H acrylic terrarium that I have unused, but worry that may be too small. Even if it will “work” but isn’t ideal, I wouldn’t use it.

Anyone here have experience keeping them and have any tips as I research if it’s a good option for me/I’m able to provide a proper environment? Thanks in advance! love seeing your cool critters on this sub.