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Moisture (Harvester Ants)

Started By Antsy , Nov 23 2017 9:56 PM

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#1 Offline Antsy - Posted November 23 2017 - 9:56 PM

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What moisture percentages is recommended for my western harvester ant colony pls help

#2 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted November 24 2017 - 11:20 AM

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What moisture percentages is recommended for my western harvester ant colony pls help

Need specific species if you are asking specific questions in the future. Give them wet areas so they can regulate themselves, not sure your setup.


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#3 Offline Antsy - Posted November 24 2017 - 11:42 AM

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Pogonomyremex Occidentalis

#4 Offline Antsy - Posted November 24 2017 - 11:44 AM

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And I’m doing a dspdrew setup with the container inside another one

What moisture percentages is recommended for my western harvester ant colony pls help

Need specific species if you are asking specific questions in the future. Give them wet areas so they can regulate themselves, not sure your setup.

#5 Offline Hazzbeen - Posted November 24 2017 - 8:46 PM

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They don't require too much moisture. (refer to their habitat) But also as harvesters they will require dry areas for their seed storage. As long as they have a gradient they will hydro-regulate themselves. So in short make sure they have access to a moist and a more dry area. :) Good luck 


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#6 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted November 24 2017 - 8:50 PM

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Usually they need dry nests. Buuuut take my advice with a grain of salt, I live in Washington.

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