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[abcda2254321]

Hello guys!

Last month, A friend of my got a few mimicus and sent to me. So I just got two myrmecocystus mimicus!

I have searched for some info here and still got some questions... I really appreciate your helps!

 

1. I saw that the beginning temperature should be set to 26℃ to 27℃. after that, when there are some workers, the temperature should be higher. is this right?

 

2. Is it ok for me to raise it within a box and put some sands in it. Also keep the tube open without cotton? Or should I plug the cotton? 

 

like this

 

 

3. The frequency of giving them food is about once/two weeks ?

 

 

I have kept lots of ants species but never kept this kind before! Many thanks

Edited by abcda2254321, August 29 2021 - 7:11 PM.

[PetsNotPests]

Are they single queens? If so, they should be put in a dark, undisturbed place for 2-3 weeks at a time. They don't require any food during the founding stage. I keep this species at 84 degrees F. 

Edited by PetsNotPests, August 30 2021 - 6:37 AM.

[abcda2254321]

Are they single queens? If so, they should be put in a dark, undisturbed place for 2-3 weeks at a time. They don't require any food during the founding stage. I keep this species at 84 degrees F. 

 

Thank you !!