Solonopsis Queen Temperature?

[MoldyKing]

Hi! I recently(ish) caught a solonopsis invicta queen. But it's kinda cold in my room and I don't have control over the temperature, especially as it is starting to cool down outside. But I do have an incubator meant to be used for bird eggs. It keeps the air moving inside (although I don't think that would affect the queen) and it keeps the temperature at a steady 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Is that to hot for her? Or do you think she would be fine? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!

[idahoantgirl]

yeah 100 is way. too. hot. how cold is your room? If it stays around 70 she should be fine. I don't think you have to worry about solenopsis growing too slow. lol

[AntsDakota]

Hi! I recently(ish) caught a solonopsis invicta queen. But it's kinda cold in my room and I don't have control over the temperature, especially as it is starting to cool down outside. But I do have an incubator meant to be used for bird eggs. It keeps the air moving inside (although I don't think that would affect the queen) and it keeps the temperature at a steady 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Is that to hot for her? Or do you think she would be fine? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!

The best thing to do is to buy a reptile heating cable (about 15 watts should do) at a local pet store. This keeps the queen nice and warm and helps her brood develop quicker.

[AntsDakota]

I always thought Solenopsis invicta and geminata were always more sensitive when it comes to cooler temperatures.