Hibernating tetramorium
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Hibernating tetramorium
I have a few questions about my tetramorium immigrans colony. First of all, I don't think I've been taking proper care of them. They've just been living off scraps of meat and honey because I don't have any feeder insects. Second, I've read that they don't need to enter hibernation. Is this true? Lastly, would it be best to remove their current AntsCanada test tube portal and substitute it with a tubs and tubes setup?
Current colonies:
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
Yeah Teramorium dosen't need to hibernate but an optional three month is best, if your gonna hibernate them don't move them to a tubs&tubes yet.
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
I think what have been doing is ok. I don't think it matters much at all whether or not you hibernate them (I don't hibernate mine). As far as moving them, how large is the colony if they have 30+ workers that would be ok, as long as you are not going to hibernate them.Northmatrix136 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:01 pmI have a few questions about my tetramorium immigrans colony. First of all, I don't think I've been taking proper care of them. They've just been living off scraps of meat and honey because I don't have any feeder insects. Second, I've read that they don't need to enter hibernation. Is this true? Lastly, would it be best to remove their current AntsCanada test tube portal and substitute it with a tubs and tubes setup?
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
Thanks for the advice and sorry for the late reply. I also have a young formica colony w/ exactly 5 workers and no brood and I'm pretty sure I should hibernate them. How do I do this? I have no experience in hibernating ants because I recently moved here from Southeast Asia and would appreciate any help.
Current colonies:
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
Yes, you need to hibernate them. Do this by putting them in a refrigerator at 40 deg. F. For 4 months.Northmatrix136 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:04 pmThanks for the advice and sorry for the late reply. I also have a young formica colony w/ exactly 5 workers and no brood and I'm pretty sure I should hibernate them. How do I do this? I have no experience in hibernating ants because I recently moved here from Southeast Asia and would appreciate any help.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
Thanks so much!
Current colonies:
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
-Tetramorium immigrans (pavement ants)
-Formica subaenescens
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Re: Hibernating tetramorium
Your welcome!
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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