Japanese Pets

Look closely before you pick these up at the super market thinking that these are salads...

I find it interesting that folks in Japan love to keep these Kabuto Mushi (otherwise known as stag beetles) as pets. I can understand a dog but huge beetles is something I am having difficulty comprehending ^^;

This kid was like "dad please get me this one!"

That pic in the middle is just gross! Looks like something from Aliens.

I dont have any knowledge of these things at all but wonder what their lifespan is.

Also wonder if kids do evil things to these beetles once they got them like stick them in a microwave or dishwasher.

Shelves of beetle goods - food and objects for the beetles to play with.