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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 0:35:50 GMT 1
So to all those who don't know. I caught a pogomyrmex occidentalis and possibly a formica queen. I have placed them in a test tube with the usual setup and when I looked today, i noticed that they both have been pulling on the end of the cotton and pulling it to pieces. Am I missing something or why they are doing this? Also is there anything I should know when beginning to raise these queens?
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Post by greenanole on Jun 20, 2012 2:44:47 GMT 1
I have heard that some queens have an urge to dig. You could try putting some sand in. Just a little. I am not sure if this will work.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 3:54:25 GMT 1
thats natural, they are cuztomising their new home.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 5:16:05 GMT 1
Ok I'll take your word on it. Are western harvester queens as sensitive as messor queens?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 6:13:11 GMT 1
that i dont know, sorry
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 7:00:19 GMT 1
Is there anything in particular which makes you think one is Pogonomyrmex occidentalis?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 17:47:15 GMT 1
Because I have studied these species for about two years now and they are native to where I live.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 17:50:05 GMT 1
Thats info you can trust on!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 18:09:44 GMT 1
Just keep in mind that there are several Pogonomyrmex species in your area, and without a close examination, one could easily mistaken a P. occidentalis queen with some other harvester ant. I personally have no real experience with Pogonomyrmex, but if the ID is done without a species key, then I want to nip a guess at the bud.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2012 20:48:48 GMT 1
Mix sand and soil, Siv it, And place a small amount in the test tube. So when you lay it flat it covers the floor of the tube. She'll move it around and should be happy.
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Post by Myrm on Jul 8, 2012 20:51:48 GMT 1
Mix sand and soil, Siv it, And place a small amount in the test tube. So when you lay it flat it covers the floor of the tube. She'll move it around and should be happy. That's actually a vary good idea.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2012 21:34:00 GMT 1
Mix sand and soil, Siv it, And place a small amount in the test tube. So when you lay it flat it covers the floor of the tube. She'll move it around and should be happy. That's actually a vary good idea. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 7:54:06 GMT 1
So to all those who don't know. I caught a pogomyrmex occidentalis and possibly a formica queen. I have placed them in a test tube with the usual setup and when I looked today, i noticed that they both have been pulling on the end of the cotton and pulling it to pieces. Am I missing something or why they are doing this? Also is there anything I should know when beginning to raise these queens? Maybe try moving them into a habitat nest, like the ones people do with ytong. If you glue sand around the tunnels, or whatever the queens dig in when they're in the wild, They should settle.
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