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Heating Lamp Help


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#1 Offline Saftron - Posted July 31 2016 - 6:53 PM

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So for the first time ever I put a lamp (produces heat, so I thought it would work like a heating lamp at repti stores) over my Tetramorium species e. Atom A formicarium. She has moved some large larvae and her new pupae on the closest side to the heat. I am new at trying heat so I have no idea what's normal behavior and what's not. 

 

Also I tried taking a picture of how the setup was but the light made it hard to see. From the picture, maybe someone could tell me if that's too close or maybe too far?



#2 Offline Mdrogun - Posted August 1 2016 - 12:03 AM

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So for the first time ever I put a lamp (produces heat, so I thought it would work like a heating lamp at repti stores) over my Tetramorium species e. Atom A formicarium. She has moved some large larvae and her new pupae on the closest side to the heat. I am new at trying heat so I have no idea what's normal behavior and what's not. 

 

Also I tried taking a picture of how the setup was but the light made it hard to see. From the picture, maybe someone could tell me if that's too close or maybe too far?

The queen is moving her brood towards the heat because that it's a more optimal temperature. I don't see a picture, just make sure you don't cook your queen.


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