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Hibernation Question

Started By WSantkeeper , Dec 30 2020 9:20 PM

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#1 Offline WSantkeeper - Posted December 30 2020 - 9:20 PM

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I have a Formica Podzolica queen that I put into hibernation on October 13. Should I take her out of hibernation? She has zero workers right now, although she used to have one.


Queens I keep:

 

Camponotus sp.

Formica sp.

Unknown queen ant sp.

1 parasitic Formica queen!

 

 

#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted December 30 2020 - 9:22 PM

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Id wait until at least the 15th of January, though taking her out feburary 1st would be even better.
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 gs5248 - Posted December 31 2020 - 9:15 AM

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It has been about three months, so I would say it would be okay.


#4 Offline WSantkeeper - Posted December 31 2020 - 10:00 AM

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Okay thanks! I'm planning to take her out on the 2th of January.


Queens I keep:

 

Camponotus sp.

Formica sp.

Unknown queen ant sp.

1 parasitic Formica queen!

 

 

#5 Offline UtahAnts - Posted December 31 2020 - 10:07 PM

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Crystals made a care sheet for these guys. Here is the link: https://www.formicul...mica-podzolica/

Minimum hibernation 3-4 months, with 7 being the longest.


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