I made this nest today for a Camponotus colony but then I though that my myrmecocystus might be able to live in it because there are places for repletes to hang. What do you guys think? 
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Would Myrmecocystus do good in this?
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, Aug 4 2023 7:11 PM
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Posted August 4 2023 - 7:11 PM
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Posted August 4 2023 - 7:24 PM
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Temporarily however the best nests for Myrmecocystus are vertical nests with large ceilings so they can hang their queen/s and repletes. If left on side walls, repletes or queens can do poorly.
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Posted August 4 2023 - 7:29 PM
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Temporarily however the best nests for Myrmecocystus are vertical nests with large ceilings so they can hang their queen/s and repletes. If left on side walls, repletes or queens can do poorly.
Ok, I plan on only using it until I get another nest in the mail, which should be in a few weeks would they be ok in it for that amount of time?
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Posted August 4 2023 - 11:01 PM
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What are they currently in? If it’s a matter of weeks, maybe a tub and tube setup temporarily?
Mind you, my experience with Myrmecocystus sp. is limited.
Nice DIY btw!
Mind you, my experience with Myrmecocystus sp. is limited.
Nice DIY btw!
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Posted August 5 2023 - 2:43 AM
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Nice design. Next time, keep the sand further from the sides of your mold. There’s very little there to stop ants from slipping under the glass.
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