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M.mexicanus Hibernation?

Started By AntsCali098 , Jul 8 2023 10:07 AM

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#1 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted July 8 2023 - 10:07 AM

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I've heard some mixed opinions about hibernating M.mexicanus. I've always thought that they don't require hibernation, but I've noticed it is advised a short hibernation period on a couple care guides. What are some people's thoughts on hibernating them? I want to do what I should this winter.

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#2 Offline B_rad0806 - Posted July 8 2023 - 5:00 PM

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Just heat them year around. There is no point in taking them off heat

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#3 Offline Locness - Posted July 11 2023 - 7:40 AM

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Keep them heated, they'll be fine.

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#4 Offline ZTYguy - Posted July 11 2023 - 9:09 PM

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I leave all my Myrmecocystus on heat year round. They never cease in brood production and I have found that my colonies will only slightly slow as of course the ambient temperature drops.