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Hibernating Questions

Started By AntsAreUs , Oct 25 2014 6:26 AM

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#1 Offline AntsAreUs - Posted October 25 2014 - 6:26 AM

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I was wondering if Myrmica need to hibernate?


#2 Offline Crystals - Posted October 25 2014 - 8:03 AM

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Hibernation or even the length of hibernation can really depend upon the exact species in question, and even on their location.

 

Look at the location the queen/colony was from.

 

Did they have one month of snow or 7?  Even if there was no snow, did the ants go dormant for a period of time?

Use the answers from those questions as your guideline.


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#3 Offline dermy - Posted October 25 2014 - 11:28 AM

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As a general rule if they need it In Nature they should have it in Captivity.

 

[Sorry Crystal I pretty much copied what you said, but you said it better.]


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