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[KooYon]

Hello, I am VERY new to ant keeping. I only caught my first queen about a week ago. I have been doing more research online and on youtube. I have learned that a lot of people either keep their ants in a room that has the Air conditioner off, in a garage/storage, or on a heating pad. I am currently keeping my queen in a drawer that I rarely use, which is located in my bedroom. I just checked on her today and she already has what appear to be 2 eggs.


I'm wondering if I should move her to a storage room I have attached to my house that isn't cooled or should I continue to keep her in my bedroom.
She's a Pogonymermex Sp and I know their founding burrows are about 6 to 12 inches deep, which would keep her a little cooler than the 100-105 degree F temperatures it has been getting here each day (outside temp).


Thanks for the help.

PS - she's in a regular test tube setup.

[YsTheAnt]

Pogonomyrmex needs heat, around 90F would be desirable. If you can achieve this in the storage room, go for it. Otherwise, a heat mat or cable would be best.

[KooYon]

ok thanks