Trans-pecos eating insects?

[Bogertophis]

I've kept a number of both species, & while I've never tried feeding either one any beetles, I also don't think either would be at all tempted. I'm not the least bit familiar with these blue death-feigning beetles- I assume they aren't toxic/poisonous if consumed & pose no other risks to the snakes? (like a bite or sting?) When young, wild Trans Pecos rat snakes do consume small lizards, but they don't require them- most easily accept pinkie mice. (& as adults, they're also known to take bats sometimes, & fyi, they do like pinky or fuzzy rats too) Gopher snakes wolf down rodents of any kind, & sometimes birds or eggs, & as adults, can take baby rabbits etc. Both make great pets, & fairly active snakes, with Trans Pecos being much easier on "the furniture". (ie. not pushy as gopher snakes can be sometimes)

You mention this will be arid bio-active, which is also something I've not worked with, but what sort of humidity do you expect to have? Keep in mind, both Trans Pecos & gopher snakes are desert creatures that need plenty of fresh dry air- I do not recommend housing them in the plastic enclosures or tubs that so many prefer for keeping B.P.s (with their humidity needs). I've only ever kept these species in large glass tanks with screen tops. Not saying it won't work, just a cautionary note.