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Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:34 am
by ANTphibian
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

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:31 pm
by ANTphibian
Anyone?

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:09 am
by Martialis
Of course! What species are you wanting?

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:18 am
by Serafine
Depends. Some ants (like Myrmica sp) like it wet. Camponotus not so much and Messor definitely not.

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:35 am
by ANTphibian
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?

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

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

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:02 am
by ANTphibian
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

Re: Temperate Ants In Humid Conditions

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:09 am
by ANTphibian
Just another question, are there any plants/ things I should avoid?