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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:33:45 GMT 1
Hi. Anybody have any idea on whyants would want to stay in the test tube for up to 3 months, and what would make them come out cheers,Alex.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:36:19 GMT 1
They will come out when they feel ready. They will stay in the tube because they feel safe and comfortable.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:38:55 GMT 1
Yes,but what makes them feel ready?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:45:53 GMT 1
I'm not sure, It could be something to do with out growing tube or it becoming uncomfortable but maybe finding a more suitable nest site, it's hard to pinpoint
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:50:37 GMT 1
Thanks!
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Post by Myrm on Aug 6, 2012 17:57:09 GMT 1
Hi. Anybody have any idea on whyants would want to stay in the test tube for up to 3 months, and what would make them come out cheers,Alex. Hi Alex The thing is, they have been in their tube for a while and they start to feel safe and regard it as home. If they are happy there then they tend to stay until their numbers grow, especially brood, or the envrionment outsie the tube is better than in it, such as having sand/soil available to dig. As already mentioned it is difficult to give an exact answer as to how and when they decide to move from the tube. I have seen ants move out almost within the hour or up to several months later.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 17:59:27 GMT 1
I have waited 1 1/2 weeks for my Messor Barbarus colony to move into there nest, you just need to be paitent Some may move in within a few hours, other ant colonys could take weeks or months
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 18:02:28 GMT 1
You guys give the best answers! And you always give both sides of the story !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2012 18:03:04 GMT 1
You guys give the best answers! And you always give both sides of the story !
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