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Do Pogonomyrmex occidentalis Require Hibernation?

Started By TennesseeAnts , Aug 20 2019 8:31 AM

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#1 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted August 20 2019 - 8:31 AM

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Hey!

I am buying a Pogonomyrmex occidentalis queen, and need to know if these gals need hibernation or not. I'm pretty sure they don't, but I just need to be sure. Also, any tips or tricks for founding this species would be greatly appreciated!

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#2 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 20 2019 - 10:11 AM

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I depends on the location, and its temperatures. I am not sure where your quern is coming from. Maybe ask the supplier?

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However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

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#3 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted August 20 2019 - 10:28 AM

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Colorado. That is where she was caught.

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#4 Offline NickAnter - Posted August 20 2019 - 2:07 PM

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Well, I should think that if it snows, ants hibernate.

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Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies.

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

#5 Offline Rin - Posted August 20 2019 - 3:42 PM

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This is indeed a an important question!

#6 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted August 20 2019 - 3:45 PM

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#7 Offline Canadian anter - Posted August 20 2019 - 5:28 PM

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If they seem to stop growth during those months I would definitely recommend it. Considering their range extends here I to Canada with months of snow there's at least a few populations that require it

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