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#1 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted April 20 2015 - 2:51 AM

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Hey guys, I just caught my first ever prenolepis impairs queen!!! I am really excited to found a successful colony, but I don't know where to start. any advice for care



#2 Offline Mercutia - Posted April 20 2015 - 9:56 AM

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Put her in a test tube setup and leave her alone for a month to do her thing. They can also be set up together as they are polygynic. No food is necessary during this founding stage. No heating is necessary at this stage either, room temperature is just fine.



#3 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted April 20 2015 - 10:01 AM

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You can still try offering her some honey or insect. Good luck! Prenolepis are amazing!



#4 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted April 20 2015 - 10:49 AM

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thanks, but is there anything else I should know?



#5 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted April 20 2015 - 10:50 AM

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btw, I placed he in a talus from THA, should that be ok, if so how often should I hydrate the nest?






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