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Advise on Myrmecocystus testaceus (Honeypot ants)

Started By AntTitan , May 14 2021 7:30 PM

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#1 Offline AntTitan - Posted May 14 2021 - 7:30 PM

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Hey so i'm thinking of getting a myrmecocystus testaceus ant queen with a few workers via the GAN project. Because it is a honeypot though it is kinda expensive and I don't want the queen/colony to fail/die. Do any of you guys have any tips or experience keeping them? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#2 Offline ReignofRage - Posted May 14 2021 - 8:44 PM

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Since it's M. testaceus, I would heat around 80 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Also since they have a few workers, providing sugar at least once a week and protein once a week will be of benefit.

Edited by ReignofRage, May 12 2022 - 8:55 PM.

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