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by matxgx
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:26 pm
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Topic: Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths
Replies: 4
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Re: Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths

This is basically the setup. Each of the cameras is streaming to my desktop. The violin rosin box is holding the covering blocking out light over the nest area. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/8LdBd3Qw_FAz2gaBgKZbJRq3dxmK1mLh6poMh1VJFR_GOQ6Z9zAUw7hWMUinLmxVyp54T6co9clmp4AFmyzW=w1279-h893 I have a ...
by matxgx
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Temporary Placeholder
Topic: Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Re: Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths

I've setup a bunch of tiny ATM (ELP) IP Cameras watching the areas (outworld, feeding area in the outworld, and dum) so I can see it all from my desktop or cellphone without bothering them too much. Maybe once every two to three days I'll look inside the nest itself, which is usually covered with a ...
by matxgx
Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Temporary Placeholder
Topic: Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Unexplained Crematogaster Cerasi Deaths

I have a small colony of about 15 - 20 Crematogaster Cerasi ants in a Tar Heels ants Founding Formicarium. They seemed to be doing great until about a week ago and now about 10 of the ants have died. I'm hoping someone can help me understand why. They're kept at appx. 75 - 86 degrees, with the "Nest...