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[Californian Anter]

Well I've hit another issue. My Camponotus Vicinus has around 10 larvae, and they're all 1st instar. Problem is, they've literally been this big for a MONTH, even though I give them insects like houseflies and green bottle flies. As for sugar, they have sugar water every day. Their nest is a test tube setup in a box full of sand (I didn't have any other substrate). What am I doing wrong? Does bright light affect their growth? I would really appreciate advice.

[AntsMaryland]

Componotus can take an insanely long time to mature. However, I think the problem could be you're keeping them in a cold or cooler area. what's the average temperature of where you're keeping them? That may be the issue.

[Californian Anter]

Componotus can take an insanely long time to mature. However, I think the problem could be you're keeping them in a cold or cooler area. what's the average temperature of where you're keeping them? That may be the issue.

The area I keep them is probably always in the 70's.

[AntsMaryland]

Keep them in about the 80's

[Connectimyrmex]

My Camponotus queen's brood often stop growing for no reason, only to have an insane growth spurt a month later.

[Californian Anter]

My Camponotus queen's brood often stop growing for no reason, only to have an insane growth spurt a month later.

Oh that's nice to know, thanks.