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darradar: strange behavior (13. Nov 2007 17:54)

Hello guys, this is just a quick queerie, my Camponotus cruentatus have settled into their new nest perfectly, though i have noticed within the chambers, (a plaster nest) they seem to prefere to be upside down, even the queen, they are all upside down hanging from the roof of the chambers, even clutching the eggs, it may well be quite normal, i just find it a little strange, i would hypothasize, that hanging/gripping the roof requires a little more energy, than to be just stood on the floor, perhaps i am wrong.? any of you guys notice the same with your species?

p.s i'm not worried about this, just interested

JimmyVe: (13. Nov 2007 18:00)

Don't know the reason why they do it, for ants its the same if they hang upside down ore just sitting on the ground. Some of my ants do the same.

The floor is to wet. They feel saver. Something like that maybe. ;)

miszt: (13. Nov 2007 18:23)

its perfectly normal, and doesnt use any more energy :) ants have 'hooks' instead of feet, so they litraly just hang, and dont need to hold on

darradar: (13. Nov 2007 18:27)

thanks guys, like i said i was'nt worried, just curious.