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35016: Camponotus cruentatus eggs and larvae not developing (18. Mai 2018 20:51)

Hi all

I have had my colony for a few months now. There are about 5 ants (i think only one is not a ninetic), and a bunch of eggs and larvae. However, the eggs and larvae don't seem to be developing. Is this possible? Or does it just take exceptionally long with this species?

Aesanar: Re: Camponotus Cruentatus eggs and larvae not developing (18. Mai 2018 21:05)

Some Camponotus sp. need around 2 months from egg to worker.
Just in case you're not familiar with, try to feed some more proteins.

35016: Re: Camponotus Cruentatus eggs and larvae not developing (19. Mai 2018 12:49)

Okay thanks, I will wait a bit longer.

I feed them a fairly constant supply of Dubia roaches and wingless fruit flies, so I don't think protein is the problem.

BTW, how often should I water a Ytong nest?