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Late season C. pennsylvanicus - Hibernate now?

Started By MaxGen , Sep 10 2017 3:48 PM

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#1 Offline MaxGen - Posted September 10 2017 - 3:48 PM

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I caught a C. pennsylvanicus 2 weeks ago, Aug 27. She hasn't laid any eggs yet. Her gaster seemed to be smaller than what I normally see on pennsylvanicus. I think this is common on the late season catches.

Since she hasn't laid anything, should I put her into hibernation now for 4 months?

I also have 2 Formica queens I caught around the same time, and they haven't laid yet either. Should they go into the fridge too?

I'm worried if I leave them out and awake for too long before laying and going into hibernation, they will be too weak when Jan/Feb comes around.

Thanks,

Edited by MaxGen, September 10 2017 - 7:32 PM.