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can hibernation be disturbed?

Started By SardineBoy6.0 , Dec 19 2020 12:28 PM

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#1 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 19 2020 - 12:28 PM

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hi guys,

So in my area there have been some recent power outages. If this happens to my house the mini fridge I am keeping the ants in for hibernation will shut off. I was wondering what I should do if this happens. Any suggestions.

thanks in advance

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 19 2020 - 12:44 PM

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It’ll be just like when the weather warms up during winter. In my area, we frequently get up to 70 deg in the middle of winter. Don’t sweat it. Keep in mind that Tetramorium don’t need hibernation anyway.

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#3 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 19 2020 - 1:58 PM

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ok thanks

#4 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted December 20 2020 - 6:01 PM

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yup. no problem. as antdrew said, they will treat it like a warm day. this happened to my tetramorium a ton this year, and they are fine.

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