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[AntBoi3030]

I agree, I didn’t hibernate mine last winter, nothing bad or strange happened.

[antperson24]

I agree with the 2.5-4mm worker length, 1mm is definitely way too small. For hibernation/diapause information, it may be worth adding that hibernation/diapause is optional for them. I've never seen any ill affects from skipping it with this species, and overall I'd recommend not hibernating them.

I think nanitics might be less than 2.5mm, but definitely not 1mm. I don't hibernate my T. immigrans and they do just fine.

Edited by antperson24, February 11 2023 - 1:28 PM.

[rptraut]

Right now mine are in winter storage, but even at 9.3 deg C, they are still raising brood - slowly.

[QuietWind01]

Right now mine are in winter storage, but even at 9.3 deg C, they are still raising brood - slowly.

I've kept my t. Immigrans on heat all winter, always do. It's one of the few species I refuse to hibernate, and they do just fine without. Mine has had massive brood piles all winter.

[antperson24]

 

Right now mine are in winter storage, but even at 9.3 deg C, they are still raising brood - slowly.

I've kept my t. Immigrans on heat all winter, always do. It's one of the few species I refuse to hibernate, and they do just fine without. Mine has had massive brood piles all winter.

 

Same here.

[Andrewslatter]

Same as well 7yrs and have never winterized them 🥶