How do you hibernate ants without suffocating them in the fridge? also what's the ideak temperature for hibernating? can it be slightly below the range as well?
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How do you hibernate ants without suffocating them in the fridge? also what's the ideak temperature for hibernating? can it be slightly below the range as well?
Hello. I haven't tried to hibernate my ants, but in my opinion you can let them hibernate their own way, I mean that they can sent that temperature Is lowing and that hibernation is coming because they have a kind of natural clock, you can just turn off any temperature system so that they can feel the natural temperature.
I don't really have much experience with hibernation but I hope I helped.
Good luck
In Virginia ants need hibernation because the outside temperatures get very very cold, so it is natural for the ants to have hibernation, I am just not exactly sure how to do it haha.
How do you hibernate ants without suffocating them in the fridge? also what's the ideak temperature for hibernating? can it be slightly below the range as well?
For species such as Camponotus, temps can go to 50 f, but you could also leave them in a garage or unheated basement.
Edited by AntsGodzilla, October 26 2024 - 8:05 AM.
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Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
I don't have a basement or garage as I live in an apartment, but I have a mini fridge, could I use this or would I suffocate them? Also what about species besides Camponotus?
I plan on leaving my ants near an open window, because outside is 40-60f for me, and the ants would get cold air.
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
But would the mini fridge work or no? It is sitting just above 40 currently.
Could you turn the temp up to 50? But they wouldn't suffocate, since many people hibernate their ants in fridges.
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Could you turn the temp up to 50? But they wouldn't suffocate, since many people hibernate their ants in fridges.
I think it is at the highest it goes unfortunately, is this OK or should I try to figure something else out?
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Should I be worried about their hydration freezing (probably dumb question since it isn't freezing temperatures)? And what about the rest of my colonies? I believe the native species of VA that I have like my Crematogaster, my couple of lasius, M. Minimum, and Apheanogaster should all be hibernated as well I think. Does anyone know if Tetramorium will benefit from hibernation? I know they don't need it but should I?
Should I be worried about their hydration freezing (probably dumb question since it isn't freezing temperatures)? And what about the rest of my colonies? I believe the native species of VA that I have like my Crematogaster, my couple of lasius, M. Minimum, and Apheanogaster should all be hibernated as well I think. Does anyone know if Tetramorium will benefit from hibernation? I know they don't need it but should I?
If a species doesn't need hibernation, then they definitely shouldn't have it.
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Should I be worried about their hydration freezing (probably dumb question since it isn't freezing temperatures)? And what about the rest of my colonies? I believe the native species of VA that I have like my Crematogaster, my couple of lasius, M. Minimum, and Apheanogaster should all be hibernated as well I think. Does anyone know if Tetramorium will benefit from hibernation? I know they don't need it but should I?
If a species doesn't need hibernation, then they definitely shouldn't have it.
Well in VA technically they would hibernate but i've heard you can just keep them on heat year round and that works as well.
Should I be worried about their hydration freezing (probably dumb question since it isn't freezing temperatures)? And what about the rest of my colonies? I believe the native species of VA that I have like my Crematogaster, my couple of lasius, M. Minimum, and Apheanogaster should all be hibernated as well I think. Does anyone know if Tetramorium will benefit from hibernation? I know they don't need it but should I?
If a species doesn't need hibernation, then they definitely shouldn't have it.
Well in VA technically they would hibernate but i've heard you can just keep them on heat year round and that works as well.
They should be fine if you were to take all heat from them for a few months.
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
I don't have a basement or garage as I live in an apartment, but I have a mini fridge, could I use this or would I suffocate them? Also what about species besides Camponotus?
A mini fridge would be fine. It would work for pretty much anything requiring hibernation in cold conditions. I've put Camponotus colonies in my garage refrigerator for a few months with virtually no issues. Lasius would probably benefit from fridge hibernation. The rest can be left at room temperature with no issues, or even heated throughout winter if preferred. Tetramorium wouldn't care at all whether they are hibernated or not, as I've left them heated over winter before.
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I plan on leaving my ants near an open window, because outside is 40-60f for me, and the ants would get cold air.
If you live in a place infested with Linepithema humile, I would not recommend doing so, as that's how one of my first queen ants was brutally murdered. They have a tendency to squeeze into any setups given the opportunity to. Additionally, even in mild weather, the sun has the capability to cook your ants if placed by a window. The setup will trap heat and eventually hit temperatures too high for your ants to handle.
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I don't have a basement or garage as I live in an apartment, but I have a mini fridge, could I use this or would I suffocate them? Also what about species besides Camponotus?
A mini fridge would be fine. It would work for pretty much anything requiring hibernation in cold conditions. I've put Camponotus colonies in my garage refrigerator for a few months with virtually no issues. Lasius would probably benefit from fridge hibernation. The rest can be left at room temperature with no issues, or even heated throughout winter if preferred. Tetramorium wouldn't care at all whether they are hibernated or not, as I've left them heated over winter before.
So I shouldn't hibernate the Aphaenogaster, Monomorium, or Crematogaster? Or is it just take it or leave it with them?
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