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DarkCerebral - Solonopsis Richteri


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#1 Offline DarkCerebral - Posted October 11 2021 - 8:57 PM

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Well, this evil has finally spawned nanitics. She is a beautiful queen, but I am unsure if I will be keeping her for too long. In a matter of days I will begin feeding them and see how they react. She is very shy and panics at the thought of any light. Is it even ethical to sell these? They are considered exotic but also can be captured easily in this area.

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#2 Online Manitobant - Posted October 11 2021 - 9:07 PM

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You are lucky to live in an area with these, as richteri are quite rare in the US, due to being outcompeted by invicta. I would keep it or even try selling it, as there are quite a few people out there who want these.
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#3 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted October 11 2021 - 9:11 PM

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I guess you could just start with something very small to give them (if your keeping them). Try to keep the queen in the dark with like a towl or something, and the other half of the test tube exposed to light so you could see where your putting the food.


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Always try new things, even if its hard, hard is not impossible. We are smart and it's good to be smart but not too smart for your own good.




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