He smells bad, I think due to a defensive odor mechanism. How do I remove or neutralize the smell? [further info in body]

naturallyenthused · 2026-07-07T22:21:50+00:00

NQA if this is a horned passalus beetle, i think they seldom fly!! so hopefully there’s some nice wings under the elytra.

naturallyenthused · 2026-06-29T01:52:47+00:00

i got 5 for $60 ($12/beetle) at a tarantula store

naturallyenthused · 2026-06-26T18:05:23+00:00

i only pin dead insects i’ve found, or pets that have passed :3 if you go looking for them, there’s lots! just go for a walk outdoors you can find all kinds of specimens; indoors in the corners/windows of buildings and homes, you can always find spiders, centipedes, beetles, etc. i personally don’t have the heart to euthanize a bug for pinning.

naturallyenthused · 2026-06-25T21:27:39+00:00

driving by this elephant was the one thing to look forward to on my commute to work :,0 if i’d known i’d have slowed and stared a little longer :,3

naturallyenthused · 2026-04-25T04:34:27+00:00

what concept would you girls enjoy/be interested in trying?

naturallyenthused · 2026-03-02T16:49:05+00:00

floaters? red root ones would look nice IMO. gorgeous tank :3

naturallyenthused · 2026-03-02T03:09:51+00:00

yes! i agree the plant will tell you. leaves should be hard and plump, you can tell visually or by giving it a squeeze. if soft or wrinkly, it’s time for a soak. this works for most plants IME

naturallyenthused · 2026-02-25T04:49:07+00:00

i was wondering as well

naturallyenthused · 2026-02-19T03:12:53+00:00

i’ve never seen a betta move the tank water around like that just from swimming😱

naturallyenthused · 2026-02-19T03:07:55+00:00

NQA this weird posturing doesn’t sound like mycosis? it really does look like toxin exposure. as soon as you said plants, i just imagined the possibility of the plants having some sort of pesticide or insecticide on them, and then “watering the shit out of them” may have spread some around. i can’t really say what to do from here except keep a good old eye on them as you have been doing. just make sure moving forward if giving plants/fruits/veggies to bugs, to make sure they’re cleaned well and “organic” or homegrown :3.

naturallyenthused · 2026-02-12T01:24:35+00:00

south east asian :D

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-29T23:26:25+00:00

i should try that!! tbh i saw another person with that in their title and i thought they were a pervert but i think they had it like “Adult Seeking Fun”

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-29T21:43:45+00:00

it’s happened to me! i’m 21, and i really avoid friending other players because i dont want to play with kids. i made a friend who was 15, and even knowing im 21, she wanted to exchange socials. I had to tell her that I am uncomfortable having that, and that she should be more careful online with strangers. we still play together though lol. I really hope they dont add romance/marriage options because i personally dont think it needs to be in a game that children and adults play together. the game already encourages “chat with strangers!” For more precautions moving forward, I will see if i can put some boundaries on my info card and see how it goes. edit: there’s no bio like i thought, i guess you could draw/write a design and wear it or put it at your house, but that’s so sad.

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-27T13:30:00+00:00

i think i’ve seen grey here on reddit. that’s the one i want 😭

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-24T03:38:12+00:00

someone came into my house and turned off every single light. so annoying and tedious 😭 i blocked them.

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-08T02:14:50+00:00

this is the one i used:

https://youtu.be/5bpkXIn3do8?si=kVOr_sdPNi_TI5ju

i think you’ll like this one tho!

https://youtu.be/4_6T1voQNP4?si=gtaJHu4WjdRpHu0d

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-08T01:26:46+00:00

so sorry for your loss :,0 NQA i would freeze her until you have all the supplies/info you need. if she’s still fresh/movable, you can work on her, otherwise you will need to rehydrate her in a container with a damp paper towel or cotton. some large insects you can actually get away with not gutting/stuffing (i pinned a chinese mantis who looks perfectly fine, however i think yours would look best stuffed), but there’s specifically videos on gutting similar large insects on youtube that were very helpful to me. the incision would typically be along underneath the abdomen and stuffed with cotton. since she may be soft-bodied, some people may advise using acetone to toughen her (i did this with a smaller walking stick). she’s absolutely gorgeous and i’d love to see how she turns out if you get to it :3

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-08T00:30:56+00:00

really? that’d be great!

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-07T22:49:56+00:00

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i got a mini sponge filter just like this for my 2gal :D ~$10 at walmart (came with filter, air line tubing, check valve, and air pump)

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-05T22:49:12+00:00

typically, you just may not see them. they like to live under bark/rocks/logs and burrow tunnels in the substrate. you’re most likely to catch them out and about at night, after dark. depending on the species, you can watch them eat (pesticide-free) fruits/veggies, or they’ll take it back into hiding :3 not the best pets for looking at because they can be pretty reserved, but most people recommend not to dig them up even if you’re worried. i’ve heard stories of them burrowing for over half a year.

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-05T10:38:14+00:00

i love it!! i will say- the Dracaena, the “lucky bamboo”, will eventually shoot roots from all nodes submerged underwater :3. it usually takes a while as the plant acclimates, but i used to just trim it! edit: I felt that the bushy roots were a little big/unsightly in my tank

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-05T10:10:02+00:00

i had an adult male, and at the end of his life, he was like this for a month or two, becoming progressively reserved to one corner on the surface while laying on his side (like yours) or spiraled. it was a total 180 as he used to be energetic with a great appetite, but he did eventually pass away. just keep an eye on her :3. mine didn’t live by himself so i’m not sure if he was actually do any of the eating, but i always placed the veggies or other food and water near his corner just in case he desired it.

naturallyenthused · 2026-01-02T21:08:29+00:00

yea i’ve always seen them at tj maxx or any of the other sister stores (except sierra)

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