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Hibernating High-evevation Camponotus

Started By ReignofRage , May 7 2021 10:54 AM
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#1 Offline ReignofRage - Posted May 7 2021 - 10:54 AM

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Has anyone NOT hibernated high-elevation camponotus species in California for long term with no adverse effects?


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#2 Offline JenC - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:13 AM

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What do you consider long term
Current Colonies:
1x Camponotus Vicinus (3 Workers)

Single Queens:
3x Camponotus Clarithorax
4x Camponotus Maritimus
5x Camponotus Ca02
7x Camponotus Sansabeanus
1x Myrmecocustus Testaceus
3x Prenolepis Imparis

#3 Offline ReignofRage - Posted May 7 2021 - 5:01 PM

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What do you consider long term

More than two hibernation cycles, preferably more.


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#4 Offline gs5248 - Posted May 7 2021 - 6:44 PM

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I highly doubt that a high elevation Camponotus species can be healthy and live without hibernation. Camponotus are very sensitive to not being hibernated.


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