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#1 Offline HingleAntsNY - Posted August 25 2021 - 6:07 AM

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Hi, I recently caught a ponera queen while she was mating in my pool. Could anybody give me tips on how to raise her? I heard it is a bit hard. I added enough dirt to cover the bottom already and she seems to have moved into the back of the test tube. I see her walking around as well. Thanks!


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#2 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted August 27 2021 - 3:35 PM

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Feed her very small prey like springtails and fruit flies (flightless would be easiest). In my very limited experience they like it fairly humid but can tolerate dry conditions, at least for a small amount of time. You can give her some sugar/honey water. They cannot climb smooth surfaces. Good luck!




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