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[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

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[Aliallaie]

I have 4 Camponotus colonies. I have realized only one of them eat the dead workers. Is that common? I was told they don’t waste the protein. My other Camponotus colony leaves their dead in the outworld. Both are c chromaiodes.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Are you cleaning the outworld often? They might be eating the dead workers before they mold because they are very hygienic. I haven't seen this occur with my colonies, but you may also need to feed them some more protein as well. 

[Aliallaie]

Yes I have cleaned the out world and nest. It’s a THA mini hearth. Last time I gave them meal worms and they didn’t touch it. Their gasters are very full though. They access to nectar all the time.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

That's strange. Have they only rejected mealworms or is it across the board?

[Aliallaie]

Just this recent. I have given them the THA ant food they drank it which has protein in it.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Feed them different insects. You can buy some using this link ==> https://www.rainbowmealworms.net/

If they are rejecting those insects, but not eating their dead, it may be time to hibernated them

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew, 

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Any other questions/issues?

[DDD101DDD]

If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew, 

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Nah, probably like the 10th

How is your colony doing by the way?

[TennesseeAnts]

If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too.

[Aliallaie]

Thank you very much. I actually know ant drew I bought ants from him. He mentioned that it’s normal for them to do that. I’ll see what happens. If I come up with more questions I’ll post it.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

 

 

If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too.

 

I've read ANTDrew's and Ant_Dude's journal. I KNOW THINGS

[TennesseeAnts]

If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too.

I've read ANTDrew's and Ant_Dude's journal. I KNOW THINGS

My overly huge, 13 page long journal...

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Is it wrong that i've read all of it?

[TennesseeAnts]

No. I'm just surprised you read all of it haha.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

I'm a Campono^{tous Addict}

[Aliallaie]

I’ll definitely read the journals. I admire the Camponotus and all ants. They are amazing survivors. Few months back one of my strong colonies had the mold outbreak. Almost half of them died. Now they have recovered and are about quadruple in numbers from what they were before the outbreak.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

I’ll definitely read the journals. I admire the Camponotus and all ants. They are amazing survivors. Few months back one of my strong colonies had the mold outbreak. Almost half of them died. Now they have recovered and are about quadruple in numbers from what they were before the outbreak.

Tough gals, they are

-yoda