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Pogonomyrmex - Noob

Started By AlabamaAnt , Sep 7 2020 9:05 AM

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#1 Offline AlabamaAnt - Posted September 7 2020 - 9:05 AM

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Good afternoon!

Just acquired a Pogonomyrmex Queen. Have her in a test tube, added tiny amount of honey and seeds. She was shipped w a worker, but the worker didn't make it. Also seems like she ate her only egg.

I did notice she’s been pulling at cotton. I have a formicarium w an outer world. Should I keep Queen in test tube or move to Formicarium (ie laying tube in outerworld)?

Based off research i need to leave her alone in darkness regardless.

Appreciate the help! I don’t want her to perish!

#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted September 7 2020 - 9:29 AM

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My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline AleeGuy - Posted September 7 2020 - 9:39 AM

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Give her few(mostly small) seeds, put her in a test tube setup(no outworld or formicarium), then put her in a dark place that you don't open often (like empty closet, etc.), don't make too much vibrations, and don't check on her more than once a week

Edited by AleeGuy, September 7 2020 - 9:39 AM.