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when should I take my ants out


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#1 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 19 2020 - 2:31 PM

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hello,

I put my ants in hibernation in mid september. I was wondering when they should be taken out. I was planning to early feb but was wondering if I should do it earlier or maybe even later. What are your thoughts?


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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted December 19 2020 - 2:39 PM

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I would take them out early-mid January.

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 19 2020 - 2:41 PM

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I would take them out early-mid January.

I concur. Figure out a good way to heat them.
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#4 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 19 2020 - 2:47 PM

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ok thanks guys what would you suggest to heat them back up?


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#5 Offline M_Ants - Posted December 19 2020 - 3:01 PM

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Heating cable


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#6 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 19 2020 - 3:09 PM

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how do i get a heating cable to heat up a test tube setup?


Edited by SardineBoy6.0, December 19 2020 - 3:13 PM.


#7 Offline AntsDakota - Posted December 19 2020 - 4:00 PM

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I think early February would be good. I'm going to leave mine in until mid March (although I didn't  put them in until early November to begin with).


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#8 Offline B_rad0806 - Posted December 19 2020 - 4:04 PM

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I usually take mine out the first few days of March


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#9 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 19 2020 - 4:53 PM

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how do i get a heating cable to heat up a test tube setup?

The test tube should be in a foraging container with a lid. Run a loop of heat cable under one side of the foraging container opposite the water in the tube. You’ll basically create a mini-greenhouse this way.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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