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[SardineBoy6.0]

hello,

I put my ants in hibernation in mid september. I was wondering when they should be taken out. I was planning to early feb but was wondering if I should do it earlier or maybe even later. What are your thoughts?

Edited by SardineBoy6.0, December 19 2020 - 2:36 PM.

[Manitobant]

I would take them out early-mid January.

[ANTdrew]

I would take them out early-mid January.

I concur. Figure out a good way to heat them.

[SardineBoy6.0]

ok thanks guys what would you suggest to heat them back up?

Edited by SardineBoy6.0, December 19 2020 - 2:48 PM.

[M_Ants]

Heating cable

[SardineBoy6.0]

how do i get a heating cable to heat up a test tube setup?

Edited by SardineBoy6.0, December 19 2020 - 3:13 PM.

[RushmoreAnts]

I think early February would be good. I'm going to leave mine in until mid March (although I didn't  put them in until early November to begin with).

[B_rad0806]

I usually take mine out the first few days of March

[ANTdrew]

how do i get a heating cable to heat up a test tube setup?

The test tube should be in a foraging container with a lid. Run a loop of heat cable under one side of the foraging container opposite the water in the tube. You’ll basically create a mini-greenhouse this way.