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[Ameise]

Trying to find information about this, but I'm having difficulty finding a consistent source of information. For most Camponotus spp., such as pennsylvanicus, chromaiodes, subbarbatus, and so on, do they prefer high or low humidity? I am working on building some small wooden formicaria, but I'm unsure if I should be keeping the wood wet, damp, or keeping it dry and providing another source of wood. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[Antking117]

http://www.formicult...pennsylvanicus/

http://www.formicult...ovaeboracensis/

[Ameise]

 

Recommended Humidity:  Queens found in more desert locations may prefer a lower humidity. Queens found in more temperate locations prefer a higher humidity.  Different stages of brood will be kept at different humidity levels.

 

Surprisingly, not the most useful data, given that there are no values. Novaboreacensis has more useful data, but I don't know if it's the same as pennsylvanicus.

Edited by Ameise, July 11 2017 - 3:35 AM.

[Antking117]

Basically follow your local weather is what is sounds like, if it is normally more humid then provide more humidity, if it is more dry reply in such.

[Ameise]

Our summer humidity varies between 60 to 99%, which is going to be difficult to maintain.

[Antking117]

you asked