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AntsIdaho
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Hibernation

Post: # 99597Post AntsIdaho
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:05 pm

So, from what I have gathered, to hibernate ants during winter you just stock them up on water and put them someplace with temperatures in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit? Just wanted to make sure that this was correct. Any other specific procedures for the hibernation of ants are welcome.
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Re: Hibernation

Post: # 99602Post SolenopsisKeeper
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:35 pm

AntsIdaho wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:05 pm
 So, from what I have gathered, to hibernate ants during winter you just stock them up on water and put them someplace with temperatures in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit? Just wanted to make sure that this was correct. Any other specific procedures for the hibernation of ants are welcome.
Thanks!
Yep. Hibernation length depends on area. Also make sure they are ready for hibernation and off a heat pad or cable for two weeks before hibernation.
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Re: Hibernation

Post: # 99614Post antperson24
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:14 am

AntsIdaho wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:05 pm
 So, from what I have gathered, to hibernate ants during winter you just stock them up on water and put them someplace with temperatures in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit? Just wanted to make sure that this was correct. Any other specific procedures for the hibernation of ants are welcome.
Thanks!
You should probably slowly cool them down. Like maybe 5 degrees F. a day.
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.

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AntsIdaho
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Re: Hibernation

Post: # 99624Post AntsIdaho
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:41 pm

So could I just put them in my garage when the temperature outside starts to drop? That way the temperature will drop at a natural rate.
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Re: Hibernation

Post: # 99630Post antperson24
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:43 pm

AntsIdaho wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:41 pm
 So could I just put them in my garage when the temperature outside starts to drop? That way the temperature will drop at a natural rate.
Ya, that should work.
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
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