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#1 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 10:18 AM

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This is for anyone who has Camponotous Questions and where we can answer and give helpful links.
Some quick rules though;
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3. If the conversation is extremely important, and we are trying to figure out about die offs, mold breakout, etc. that is not a numerous atmosphere, please refrain from attempting to change the mood.
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Sorry about the rules, I just don't want to have to deal with problems and/or have to report anyone using this thread to a moderator now, or in the future.


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#2 Offline Aliallaie - Posted September 29 2019 - 2:31 PM

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I have 4 Camponotus colonies. I have realized only one of them eat the dead workers. Is that common? I was told they don’t waste the protein. My other Camponotus colony leaves their dead in the outworld. Both are c chromaiodes.

#3 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 2:37 PM

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Are you cleaning the outworld often? They might be eating the dead workers before they mold because they are very hygienic. I haven't seen this occur with my colonies, but you may also need to feed them some more protein as well. 


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#4 Offline Aliallaie - Posted September 29 2019 - 2:46 PM

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Yes I have cleaned the out world and nest. It’s a THA mini hearth. Last time I gave them meal worms and they didn’t touch it. Their gasters are very full though. They access to nectar all the time.

#5 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:02 PM

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That's strange. Have they only rejected mealworms or is it across the board?


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#6 Offline Aliallaie - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:04 PM

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Just this recent. I have given them the THA ant food they drank it which has protein in it.

#7 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:08 PM

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Feed them different insects. You can buy some using this link ==> https://www.rainbowmealworms.net/


If they are rejecting those insects, but not eating their dead, it may be time to hibernated them


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#8 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:09 PM

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If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew, 


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#9 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:12 PM

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Any other questions/issues?


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#10 Offline DDD101DDD - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:15 PM

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If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew, 

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.


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#11 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:17 PM

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Nah, probably like the 10th


How is your colony doing by the way?


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#12 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:17 PM

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If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too. :lol:
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#13 Offline Aliallaie - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:18 PM

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Thank you very much. I actually know ant drew I bought ants from him. He mentioned that it’s normal for them to do that. I’ll see what happens. If I come up with more questions I’ll post it.
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#14 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:19 PM

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If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too. :lol:

 

I've read ANTDrew's and Ant_Dude's journal. I KNOW THINGS %)


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#15 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:23 PM

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If they reject the new insects and are still eating the dead, then I suggest talking to a Campomaster such as Ant_Dude, and/or ANTDrew,

Wow I think that's the first time someone other then themselves has referred to them as that.

Naw. Some others have too. :lol:
I've read ANTDrew's and Ant_Dude's journal. I KNOW THINGS %)

My overly huge, 13 page long journal... :rofl:
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#16 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:24 PM

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Is it wrong that i've read all of it?


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#17 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:26 PM

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No. I'm just surprised you read all of it haha.

#18 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:29 PM

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I'm a Camponotous Addict


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#19 Offline Aliallaie - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:29 PM

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I’ll definitely read the journals. I admire the Camponotus and all ants. They are amazing survivors. Few months back one of my strong colonies had the mold outbreak. Almost half of them died. Now they have recovered and are about quadruple in numbers from what they were before the outbreak.
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#20 Offline Da_NewAntOnTheBlock - Posted September 29 2019 - 3:30 PM

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I’ll definitely read the journals. I admire the Camponotus and all ants. They are amazing survivors. Few months back one of my strong colonies had the mold outbreak. Almost half of them died. Now they have recovered and are about quadruple in numbers from what they were before the outbreak.

Tough gals, they are

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