A bold, beautifully marked African stag beetle with impressive mandibles and a calm, display‑friendly nature.
 
Prosopocoilus savagei is a charismatic stag beetle found across West, Central, and East Africa, including Liberia, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania . Males reach 24–65 mm, with long, curved mandibles used in territorial displays and mating competition, while females are smaller at 21–31 mm with shorter jaws . Their glossy black bodies are accented with orange‑brown lateral stripes, giving them a distinctive, almost “armoured” appearance among leaf litter and bark .
 
Adults feed on tree sap, rotting fruit, and decaying vegetation in the wild , and in captivity they readily accept beetle jelly and soft fruits. Larvae develop inside decaying logs, taking 1–2 years to mature depending on sex and conditions . Adults typically live around 8 months in captivity .
 
This species is popular with keepers for its manageable size, striking colours, and reliable breeding behaviour. It’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys the dramatic look of African Lucanidae without the extreme size of the largest stag beetles.