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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 1:03:18 GMT 1
I've place my queen in my fridge that is about 6 degrees C. I just hope its the right decision.
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Post by Myrm on Jan 12, 2012 8:55:11 GMT 1
I've place my queen in my fridge that is about 6 degrees C. I just hope its the right decision. Ideally it needs to be below 5 degrees to propely induce hibernation, but 6 will slow her down.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 10:41:00 GMT 1
I believe it is. But preferably below 5 degrees like Myrm said. In the fridge the temperature remains a constant, unlike the wild where the temperature is fluctuating all of the time. This means that the ants should have a more comfortable hibernation. It's like the difference between waking up every night and having a nice long sleep. I kind of wish we humans could hibernate the winter too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 1:43:30 GMT 1
My fridge is currently below 40 degrees F or 4 or 5 degrees celsius. I've taken a quick look at her and I see her on her back. I hope she's ok lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 1:58:10 GMT 1
I got a question - temp around here is on average at minmum 9 C - I think I should fridge the ants to simulate hibernation right? question is, if I find local queens - ie they are accustomed to this not so low temp, should I put them in the fridge or not? - or is it ok if I just leave them with no heating au naturel? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Maltawww.maltaweather.com/climate.shtml
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 11:40:25 GMT 1
When keeping animals, a general rule is to try to simulate their natural environment as closely as possible. I would keep the local ants at local temps.
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Post by Myrm on Jan 13, 2012 15:53:44 GMT 1
When keeping animals, a general rule is to try to simulate their natural environment as closely as possible. I would keep the local ants at local temps. Excellent advice, Billy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 15:57:35 GMT 1
and if I have for ez L. Niger from Malta and L.Niger from another place in europe...do I still differntiate?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 17:18:04 GMT 1
I'm not sure. There could be small adaptations, I guess, but I would just keep them at local temps if you have the same species locally.
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