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Hey guys
My first workers are beginning to arrive:) I had one of C. Pennsylvanicus with one worker, but it sadly passed away. I now have 2 Novaeboracensis queens, one with 3 workers and quite a few more pupae close behind and the other with 2 workers and lots of larvae developing. Wondering if you guys have some tips for a newbie on how to care for them at this stage. Things like how often to feed protein vs. sugars and that. Also wondering if I should place their tube in an outworks for feeding or just feed them directly in the tube. All help is appreciated!
My first workers are beginning to arrive:) I had one of C. Pennsylvanicus with one worker, but it sadly passed away. I now have 2 Novaeboracensis queens, one with 3 workers and quite a few more pupae close behind and the other with 2 workers and lots of larvae developing. Wondering if you guys have some tips for a newbie on how to care for them at this stage. Things like how often to feed protein vs. sugars and that. Also wondering if I should place their tube in an outworks for feeding or just feed them directly in the tube. All help is appreciated!
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Some don't develop right, I had one that was still alive, but a few of its legs didn't work. It's just part of nature.
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I've never had that before, but i guess in a pinch... It's still protein.
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CabboAntsGuy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:41 amI've never had that before, but i guess in a pinch... It's still protein.
im feeding them enough tho.. its so weird. ive been watching them more and i really do think its another ant. i could even see the mandibles of the head they were carrying around. whyyyyyyy
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I think I just caught an Odontomachus Clarus queen. But Im not too sure.
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My queen only has two more Workers out of 6 and I was wondering if this is colony destroying
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What kind of ant is she and how often do you check on her?
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I have just dug up a wild colony of unknown Camponotus species and I was wondering if I can feed them isopods.
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I wouldn't see why not. Try giving it to them pre-crushed first to not freak them out.
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