Anyone know what this is?

Sinox

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I've never posted here before or even looked at this site much, so I'm sorry if I put this in the wrong topic, but anyways- I found what I think was a really tiny beetle that was dead in my leopard gecko's tank. I have no clue where it came from and would like to know if it's a problem. It wouldnt be my leopard gecko's food because I feed him mostly mealworms and dubia. Idrk if I should deep clean the entire tank before I normally would or if I'm just freaking out over nothing. IMG_20200610_184038.jpg IMG_20200610_184210.jpg
 

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It's hard to tell because it's upside down. It may be a dermastid beetle which shows up when I buy crickets and I guess could equally show up with dubias (I don't use them). They are scavenger insects and will not harm the gecko or the environment.

Aliza
 

Sinox

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It's hard to tell because it's upside down. It may be a dermastid beetle which shows up when I buy crickets and I guess could equally show up with dubias (I don't use them). They are scavenger insects and will not harm the gecko or the environment.

Aliza
Thanks a lot! I'll probably clean out the tank fully just in case. The beetle is also black completely when it's not flipped upside-down and I don't think it had wings. Idk if that helps, but thanks
 

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