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[ANTicz]

Hi i recieved my my queen at the end of september with around 8 workers, she had a few cocoons that was eaten after a few days due to stress during shipping. Since she has laid no eggs and has no brood (maybe due to it being winter currently.)

Her current workers are dying off (could be the end of their life span, maybe)

My main concern is that she is now down to 3 workers, still with no brood.

I'm worried about what will happen if they all die off before she lays any more eggs, will this be a problem, or will she start laying again in spring?

TIA and sorry if it seems a bit of an OTT post, just looking for advice as a beginner

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[T.C.]

What species is it? But in the case of a die off you would need to supply her with a sugar and protein source to bring up the next generation since she will have no help.

[ANTdrew]

It sounds to me like they are still wanting to hibernate. Do you know if they were hibernated before shipment?

[ANTicz]

What species is it? But in the case of a die off you would need to supply her with a sugar and protein source to bring up the next generation since she will have no help.

Thank you, i will be sure to do that.

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[ANTicz]

It sounds to me like they are still wanting to hibernate. Do you know if they were hibernated before shipment?

Hi, i doubt they was as it was end of sept i got them, i didn't hibernate as i read c.japonicus don't necessarily need hibernating, but if she will benefit from it, should i place her in a short hibernation for a few weeks so she can have a rest?

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[T.C.]

Hibernation may be advised depending on what region they come from.

[ANTicz]

Hibernation may be advised depending on what region they come from.

Everywhere online says this species has a natural pause so no need for hibernation, they are from regions rangin from Japan, Korea, China etc.

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[ANTdrew]

Korea, Japan, and Northern China are very cold places in the winter. I’m fairly certain this species must hibernate just like any other northern Camponotus species. Give it a try.

[ANTicz]

Korea, Japan, and Northern China are very cold places in the winter. I’m fairly certain this species must hibernate just like any other northern Camponotus species. Give it a try.

I am currently away but my friend is looking after them, there is no heating on in my place at the mo so would that keep them cold enough as it is quite chilly in my apartment in the winter, or do you suggest refrigerating them?

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[ANTdrew]

Yes, I advise following standard procedures for hibernating northern species. There are good tutorials on here if you search.

[T.C.]

 

Korea, Japan, and Northern China are very cold places in the winter. I’m fairly certain this species must hibernate just like any other northern Camponotus species. Give it a try.

I am currently away but my friend is looking after them, there is no heating on in my place at the mo so would that keep them cold enough as it is quite chilly in my apartment in the winter, or do you suggest refrigerating them?

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Bottom shelf if you do. The top shelf of fridges can freeze sometimes even when set lower.