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Hibernate Camponotus or let brood develop?

Started By Foogoo , Dec 15 2014 8:23 PM

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#1 Offline Foogoo - Posted December 15 2014 - 8:23 PM

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I have one of Drew's Camponotus sp. 2 and been keeping an eye on them to see if they're ready to sleep. Over the last 2-3 weeks, it appears the larva has been growing and it appears the pile of eggs may now be a pile of small larvae. Should I let these finish growing before sticking them in the fridge?


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#2 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted December 15 2014 - 8:49 PM

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Probably should let them grow.


#3 Offline dermy - Posted December 18 2014 - 11:56 AM

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At least let them grow into medium sized, then hibernate them. I've seen many people hibernate larger larvae before.


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#4 Offline Crystals - Posted December 18 2014 - 12:09 PM

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Let them grow.  If they don't stop growing, let them develop.  If they stop and have not grown any for 2 weeks or so, then put them in the fridge (in a warm section of the fridge).


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