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[matt123]

Hey guys,

 

Two questions that I seem to read conflicting views about online.

I caught two crematogastor (Cerasi I think) about a week ago and they have yet to lay any eggs.

 

1. I read in a few places that they like some woodchips and/or dirt in the tube.

2. I also read in a few places that they will not lay eggs until after hibernation?

 

I have read conflicting views on both of these so any help in clearing these up would be great!

 

Thanks

[xTNxANTMANx]

I would think they may still lay this year. I caught a very small colony of Crematogastor ashmedi earlier this year and the queen is still going VERY strong lol! She has went from about 50 workers to id say at least 300 in just like 4 months. They have absolutely exploded in numbers and I continue to see new eggs everytime I check in on them. Don't give up hope and as a pointer, they love heat! Mine love when I turn on the heat cable that runs through their nest. Good luck

[MegaMyrmex]

I say that the majority of queens caught from mid August to October will NOT lay eggs until hibernation's over.

[MegaMyrmex]

Also, I wouldn't put any natural rotting wood in the tube since the decomposition process takes up most of the oxygen in the tube, therefore suffocating them.

[matt123]

Thanks!

How do you feel about dirt in the tube?

Once again I've read conflicting views on it that's why i'm asking.

[MegaMyrmex]

Dirt is fine as long as it stays stable. If its loose, the ants will get stressed out and eventually die out.