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Do I need to hibernate my P.californicus?

Started By Tanks , Aug 5 2023 2:21 PM

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#1 Offline Tanks - Posted August 5 2023 - 2:21 PM

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I caught a lot of Pogonomyrmex californicus queens about a month ago and they are now small colonies which I have started to sell. And I was wondering if they need to hibernate or if I should just keep them heated year round? I caught the queens in shadow hills.


#2 Offline DevinTheAntKeeper - Posted August 5 2023 - 4:29 PM

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If I remember correctly I don't think you need to hibernate them. But I'm not sure.


#3 Offline Tanks - Posted August 5 2023 - 6:44 PM

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If I remember correctly I don't think you need to hibernate them. But I'm not sure.

what about  Pogonomyrmex rugosus?


#4 Offline DevinTheAntKeeper - Posted August 5 2023 - 7:31 PM

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Nah they don't need to


#5 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted August 5 2023 - 9:29 PM

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No you don't calis are desert ants

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#6 Offline Locness - Posted August 6 2023 - 1:44 PM

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You are good! Keep them heated, feed them protein if you want them out of control.

#7 Offline Tanks - Posted August 6 2023 - 2:59 PM

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No you don't calis are desert ants

So I should just keep my rugos and californicus at 85f-100f 24/7?


#8 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted August 6 2023 - 5:12 PM

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Yeah, that's what I do with mine at least

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