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Bad Decisions

Started By Martialis , Nov 19 2021 6:56 AM

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#1 Offline Martialis - Posted November 19 2021 - 6:57 AM

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So... I’m officially making bad decisions. Found a Crematogaster queen this morning, and in my infinite wisdom I’ve decided to keep it. Probably going to sell her colony eventually, if she makes one.

Problem is right now that I don’t have test tubes, so I’m hoping you creative folks can give me an idea or two on what to put her into. Any thoughts?

I do have insect collection vials, but I am anxious about using those because of the relatively minute size

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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted November 19 2021 - 10:21 AM

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I’ve successfully raised camponotus in water bottles with wet cottonballs, as well as in vials with wet cottonballs. However, this setup should only be used temporarily until you get more test tubes.

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My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline Martialis - Posted November 19 2021 - 10:22 AM

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I’ve successfully raised camponotus in water bottles with wet cottonballs, as well as in vials with wet cottonballs. However, this setup should only be used temporarily until you get more test tubes.

Yeah, I ended up jerry-rigging something that was basically two vials nested within each other and a bit of glue to hold stuff still. Seemed like it would work.

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