Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
One of the Camponotus novaeboracensis workers is tying to dig in the glued down sand. Does this mean they need more room?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
Not really, it could mean there nest is too humid, too cold/hot, too small, or even uncomfortable it any other way. My Camponotus workers dig in sand even though they have the perfect nest(Controlled temp and humidity etc.)antperson24 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:57 pmOne of the Camponotus novaeboracensis workers is tying to dig in the glued down sand. Does this mean they need more room?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
My Camponotus novaeboracensis colony, is currently living in a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth, has five workers and about 40 brood (~20 eggs/small larva,~9 large larva,~11 pupa). I bought a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth XL for them to live in. So I was wondering how many workers should there be before I connect them together?(I am planing on letting them live in the Mini Hearth XL and the Mini hearth).
Mini Hearth XL link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth-xl-type-iii
Mini Hearth Link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth
Mini Hearth XL link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth-xl-type-iii
Mini Hearth Link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth
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There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
Camponotus can be moved as soon as nantics, as long as their is no excessive empty room. Seeing the brood you are fine.antperson24 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:18 amMy Camponotus novaeboracensis colony, is currently living in a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth, has five workers and about 40 brood (~20 eggs/small larva,~9 large larva,~11 pupa). I bought a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth XL for them to live in. So I was wondering how many workers should there be before I connect them together?(I am planing on letting them live in the Mini Hearth XL and the Mini hearth).
Mini Hearth XL link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth-xl-type-iii
Mini Hearth Link:https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearth
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
I found my Camponotus novaeboracensis colony eating a pupa. I looked to make sure that it had not hatched and they were just eating the cocoon. But then I saw the larva/ant in the queens mouth. I thought they must need food so I fed them a cricket, part of a superworm and some sugar water. So I was wondering if there is anything else I should do?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
I would only suggest keeping it dark in there now that you’ve given them sufficient food and sugar source. Make sure they still have a source of FRESH water too! Sounds like they’ll be doing just fine!
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
On March 11th 2022 a few larva spun their cocoons and so far none of them have shown any signs of hatching (the colony did eat one of the larva about a week ago). Should they have hatched by now?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
No. They take up to two months to develop(My observation), and actually the longer it takes it usually means the larger and more developed they will be. Can you see strands of silk coming loose? This usually means about a week (give or take a few days) until hatchingantperson24 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:23 pmOn March 11th 2022 a few larva spun their cocoons and so far none of them have shown any signs of hatching (the colony did eat one of the larva about a week ago). Should they have hatched by now?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
My Camponotus Colony has 18 workers and 3 small majors. They are living in a Tar Heel Ants mini hearth. Do they need more room?
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
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Re: Questions about my small Camponotus novaeboracensis colony.
Can you post a picture on Imagur and link it? That would help, thanks!antperson24 wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 9:53 amMy Camponotus Colony has 18 workers and 3 small majors. They are living in a Tar Heel Ants mini hearth. Do they need more room?
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