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Myrmecocystus melliger- Do I hibernate?

Started By Antwan , Oct 8 2022 9:06 PM

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#1 Offline Antwan - Posted October 8 2022 - 9:06 PM

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I live in south-central texas, where the temperatures are currently ranging from the 60-80s range. I acquired a fresh colony of myrmecocystus melliger honeypot ants, with only a queen, 2 workers, and some brood. I was wondering if I should hibernate them this year, and if so how exactly to do so. It seems like such a young colony would die if they hibernated all winter, especially seeing as they do not currently have any repletes. Thanks in advance.

 

P.S., how often should I be feeding them at this stage? Thanks. Top


#2 Offline KadinB - Posted October 8 2022 - 9:10 PM

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They do not require diapause. Feed them daily for best growth and keep them in 80–90-degree temps.


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#3 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 8 2022 - 10:14 PM

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Hibernation isn't required for any species of Myrmecocystus.


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#4 Offline United-Ants - Posted October 8 2022 - 10:25 PM

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If I may ask where did you get the colony from? And m melliger do not hibernate

#5 Offline Antwan - Posted October 8 2022 - 10:46 PM

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Thank you all!

#6 Offline Antwan - Posted October 8 2022 - 10:50 PM

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If I may ask where did you get the colony from? And m melliger do not hibernate

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I got them from Antopia USA, they are liscenced by the USDA to ship queens to certain states and were very helpful and accommodating. The colony was 60 dollars plus 40 dollars for 2 day shipping.
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#7 Offline United-Ants - Posted October 9 2022 - 8:14 AM

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Ok thank you I was just wondering cuz I have not m melliger for sale before I have heard of m melliger but never seen them I am thinking of getting m melliger

#8 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 9 2022 - 3:06 PM

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Ok thank you I was just wondering cuz I have not m melliger for sale before I have heard of m melliger but never seen them I am thinking of getting m melliger

Yeah, I've only seen them for sale on AntopiaUSA, which was pretty recent.


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