Why ants gathering on terrarium lid.

Saga pedo

Arachnopeon
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Hi, does anyone know why my ants (Camponotus vagus) are gathering in a small group on the lid of their terrarium?
They have water and food and are just awakening from hibernation, barely exploring their fishbowl arena.
When I disturb them they all rush back into their nest, but otherwise they sit motionless right next to each other. It is a small colony, approximately 100 ants with plenty of space to expand .
I'd like to hear your thoughts about what could cause this abnormal behavior

In the Photo i axidentaly disturbed them so most left.
 

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Saga pedo

Arachnopeon
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You know, I just read a book about this subject.
I think i have to upgrade my seurity systems!
 
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