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Late hibernation

Started By Illd , Jan 13 2020 3:59 PM

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#1 Offline Illd - Posted January 13 2020 - 3:59 PM

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Hello.

I was out of the country, and left my ant colony in the hands of a friend who was supposed to hibernate the ants in November, but, upon returning, it turns out that they have not been put in the refrigerator for hibernation.

Is it too late to hibernate the ants now? Or should I put them in the refrigerator until March? Or what would be the best course of action?

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#2 Offline AntsDakota - Posted January 13 2020 - 4:02 PM

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Hello.

I was out of the country, and left my ant colony in the hands of a friend who was supposed to hibernate the ants in November, but, upon returning, it turns out that they have not been put in the refrigerator for hibernation.

Is it too late to hibernate the ants now? Or should I put them in the refrigerator until March? Or what would be the best course of action?

Thank you

It is never too late for hibernation. You should definitely chill them until March.


"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. (including ants) And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted January 13 2020 - 5:59 PM

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What species do you have? Not too late, for sure.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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