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#1 Offline JenC - Posted September 2 2019 - 9:34 PM

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Hello, my novo colony recently got its first worker, and I was wondering if you all have any tips for me. I fed them honey, crushed sunflower seeds, part of a mealworm, and a bit of roach.
Current Colonies:
1x Camponotus Vicinus (3 Workers)

Single Queens:
3x Camponotus Clarithorax
4x Camponotus Maritimus
5x Camponotus Ca02
7x Camponotus Sansabeanus
1x Myrmecocustus Testaceus
3x Prenolepis Imparis

#2 Offline Zeiss - Posted September 2 2019 - 10:02 PM

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No need for honey; they're a type of harvester. A diet of seeds and insect protein will do just fine.



#3 Offline JenC - Posted September 2 2019 - 10:06 PM

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Oh yeah, thanks!
Current Colonies:
1x Camponotus Vicinus (3 Workers)

Single Queens:
3x Camponotus Clarithorax
4x Camponotus Maritimus
5x Camponotus Ca02
7x Camponotus Sansabeanus
1x Myrmecocustus Testaceus
3x Prenolepis Imparis




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