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Post by IceWhyte on Aug 20, 2011 10:48:44 GMT
Hi there,
I am going to get a hygrometer but I was just wondering what would be an acceptable level for the Messor species?
Cheers
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Post by IceWhyte on Aug 20, 2011 11:12:30 GMT
They are only a few pound but if theres no point then I prob will not bother. Is it fairly easy to just see by eye how humid it is?
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Post by TenebrousNova on Aug 20, 2011 12:01:32 GMT
Messors come from a warmer climate than we get in England, but they like damp areas in which to keep their brood. However, since they collect seeds, their granary chambers need to be kept drier to prevent the seeds from germinating.
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Post by IceWhyte on Aug 20, 2011 12:37:08 GMT
Ok thanks for the info guys, very helpful.
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Post by Jenny on Aug 20, 2011 13:40:17 GMT
Hi there, I am going to get a hygrometer but I was just wondering what would be an acceptable level for the Messor species? Cheers Now if you were keeping Attas or Acromyrmex I would say yes you do need one,as their care has to be precise. But Messors no, we have quite a few Messor colonies and they adapt to normal indoor temperature, alongside the other species. Don't forget Messor barbarus come from fairly dry countries like Spain and prefer a lower humidity level, as where they nest can be almost dust dry soil.
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Post by IceWhyte on Aug 23, 2011 22:59:28 GMT
So do you think it would be a good idea if I used water gel for them to get moisture from and just give the sand a small spray every now and again?
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