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Waking up from hibernation

Started By denverdean1 , Jan 31 2017 8:09 AM

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#1 Offline denverdean1 - Posted January 31 2017 - 8:09 AM

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Is there a special way to wake up your ants from hibernation? I've been looking around and haven't seen any but I just wanted to make sure before I take them out.

#2 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted January 31 2017 - 8:12 AM

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I guess just wake them up and put them in heat.


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#3 Offline CallMeCraven - Posted January 31 2017 - 8:18 AM

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Bring them into the warmth and let them gradually adjust. After a full day or two you can through w/e heating element u have at em.


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