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Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23229Post ANTphibian
Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:34 am

Hello there!
I live in a temperate region, and was just wondering, would a temperate species of ant be able to survive in a very humid terrarium?
It would likely be camponotus or tetramorium.
Thanks, ANTphibian.

p.s, Happy Fathers Day

ANTphibian

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23318Post ANTphibian
Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:31 pm

Anyone?

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Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23346Post Martialis
Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:09 am

Of course! What species are you wanting?
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Serafine

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23422Post Serafine
Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:18 am

Depends. Some ants (like Myrmica sp) like it wet. Camponotus not so much and Messor definitely not.

ANTphibian

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23497Post ANTphibian
Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:35 am

Serafine wrote:
Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:18 am
Depends. Some ants (like Myrmica sp) like it wet. Camponotus not so much and Messor definitely not.
Thanks.
I thought camponotus liked damp wood though. Do they not?

Serafine

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23499Post Serafine
Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:00 am

It depends on the species. Most Camponotus species like dry wood or soil, but some species do like it a bit more moist.

ANTphibian

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23502Post ANTphibian
Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:02 am

Serafine wrote:
Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:00 am
It depends on the species. Most Camponotus species like dry wood or soil, but some species do like it a bit more moist.
Ok thanks

ANTphibian

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Post: # 23846Post ANTphibian
Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:09 am

Just another question, are there any plants/ things I should avoid?

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