Are plaster of paris nests ok?
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Are plaster of paris nests ok?
Hello, I am wanting to know if I can make plaster of paris for a nest for a friend. I'm making him a nest but don't have hydrostone but I have heard that it molds
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
I can confirm that it molds. Depending on how much moisture your species prefers, you might be able to add just enough where it isn't a problem.
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
Thank you! I didn''t want to kill my friends Ants.WillWithAnts wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 12:59 amI can confirm that it molds. Depending on how much moisture your species prefers, you might be able to add just enough where it isn't a problem.
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
That sounds like a good idea! What are they?
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
I think its messor barbarus and a Camponotus species
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
Campontus spp. are usually pretty dry-tolerant. . . not sure about Messor spp.
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
Messor Barbarus are from hotter areas and tolerate dryer nests as a result so the plaster should be okay and should not mold as quick since it's moisture levels do not need to be too high.
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Re: Are plaster of paris nests ok?
Thanks for all your feed back!
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