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[Mdrogun]

Some ants seem to be easier to desensitize than others. my Camponotus and my Formica I just left exposed to light and eventually they coped with it. However I would like to desensitize my Tetramorium. I tried exposing them to light for a couple days but, it seems the queen just stopped laying eggs during that period. I can't seem to desensitize them no matter what I do. Any idea on how to desensitize them?

Edited by Mdrogun, August 28 2015 - 8:34 PM.

[Crystals]

First of all, how bright is the light?

I find getting ants used to dim light first and then to regular ambient room light is easier for finicky ants.

 

Although I will mention, with my Aphaenogaster, it took a nest setup that they really liked before they would even tolerate regular room lighting, let alone a flashlight.  Took me almost a year to find a setup that they really liked.

[Mdrogun]

First of all, how bright is the light?

I find getting ants used to dim light first and then to regular ambient room light is easier for finicky ants.

 

Although I will mention, with my Aphaenogaster, it took a nest setup that they really liked before they would even tolerate regular room lighting, let alone a flashlight.  Took me almost a year to find a setup that they really liked.

I will try slowly making the light brighter and brighter. I did use regular room lighting but we have these LED's that emit A TON of light.

[William. T]

I never found Tetramorium SpE reacting badly to light. But if you want her to accept it, perhaps put her in a drawer, and open it a crack at a time.