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#1 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted March 2 2017 - 11:21 AM

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Okay so, the last time I was on here was probably october/november, a.k.a around the time we were putting them ants into hibernation, I just came back after idk 4-5 months now, anyhow, its good to be back.

 

I have a bit of a problem though, you see, I live in New Jersey as some of you know, and lately, our winter has been very pathetic... We have had 2-3 weeks of PERFECT, if not hot, weather. Which worries me that my ants already woke up, and its like mid/ending mid winter. Anyhow, starting today/tommorow, really cold days will begin, like legit when its only 18-19 days from spring.. I plan on keeping them hibernating and unbothered till the 21st of march, this month.

 

Is this bad?

 

I have never experianced a winter in new jersey with so few cold days..



#2 Offline Kevin - Posted March 2 2017 - 12:21 PM

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Yeah, this winter was weird. Keep your ants at what would be regular temperatures - they run on a biological clock and can be woken up now.


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#3 Offline Bracchymyrmex - Posted March 2 2017 - 1:10 PM

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I took mine out of hibernation last month and put them in a room that gets heating. Also given that I saw quite a few species foraging, and caught four Prenolepis queens within the past week, I figured it was about time. Your ants might already be out of hibernation. Check for new eggs or workers to ensure they are still in hibernation.


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#4 Offline iXvXi - Posted March 2 2017 - 6:21 PM

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I'm in NJ too. Winter is barley fall weather this year. I keep mine in the basement that doesn't get to crazy temperature variations so I'm lucky on that.

We're supposed to get snow tomorrow but we'll see.

When it's warmer, I give them a sugar source so if they forage they will take to it so I don't have to warm them up myself.

Only my Tetramorium colony is somewhat active.

I need the cold weather so I can clean/redo their nests and clean up my desk. Fingers crossed

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#5 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted March 2 2017 - 7:37 PM

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Yeah, this winter was weird. Keep your ants at what would be regular temperatures - they run on a biological clock and can be woken up now.

Yeah! Although does that mean I should wake them up? Also thanks for the advice!

 

I took mine out of hibernation last month and put them in a room that gets heating. Also given that I saw quite a few species foraging, and caught four Prenolepis queens within the past week, I figured it was about time. Your ants might already be out of hibernation. Check for new eggs or workers to ensure they are still in hibernation.

oh! I will do so! But I feel I should wait a few days!

 

I'm in NJ too. Winter is barley fall weather this year. I keep mine in the basement that doesn't get to crazy temperature variations so I'm lucky on that.

We're supposed to get snow tomorrow but we'll see.

When it's warmer, I give them a sugar source so if they forage they will take to it so I don't have to warm them up myself.

Only my Tetramorium colony is somewhat active.

I need the cold weather so I can clean/redo their nests and clean up my desk. Fingers crossed

Agreed! Mine is in a basement too! Which usualy is around 50 degrees F! Also I haven't checked my ants AT ALL during this winter since I put them in hibernation, nor have I given any food, hm! Maybe I should?



#6 Offline AntDomination - Posted March 3 2017 - 5:24 AM

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Thanks! I didn't know they hibernated in captivity.... :)



#7 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted March 3 2017 - 7:23 AM

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Thanks! I didn't know they hibernated in captivity.... :)

Oh! Well they do! Just make sure they are at the right temperature!







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