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Reticulitermes grassei termite pair lost only worker

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#1 Offline Miel - Posted August 7 2025 - 1:32 AM

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Hello everybody,

 

I just got a new Reticulitermes grassei pair.

Sadly they only had one nymph whithout any eggs...

They live in a classic test tube setup.

I placed them in a dark place and didn't disturb them for 1,5 weeks.

However, few days ago when I checked up on them multiple times, I didn't notice the nypmph anymore... So I think he died and they consumed it. 

 

Is there stil a chance for this pair to succeed? 
I already gave them some wet rotten wood to consume.

 

I already have a large Coptotermes formosanus colony for more than 5 years, so I know how to care for these guys.

 

Thanks!!

 

 



#2 Offline Miel - Posted August 8 2025 - 10:13 AM

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Anyone please? :P



#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted August 8 2025 - 11:27 AM

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There aren’t many people on here who successfully keep termites.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.





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