Jump to content

  • Chat
  •  
  •  

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Photo

Antsy’s Pogonomyremex Occidentalis


  • Please log in to reply
23 replies to this topic

#1 Offline Antsy - Posted November 24 2017 - 12:50 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
I sorry I don’t have pictures but I just got an inch long harvester queen and she’s beautiful
  • FeedTheAnts, Mettcollsuss and Karma like this

#2 Offline Antsy - Posted November 26 2017 - 2:53 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
Just put them in a formicarium today also it won’t let me upload pics

Edited by Antsy, November 26 2017 - 2:54 PM.

  • Karma likes this

#3 Offline Karma - Posted November 26 2017 - 6:05 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

Just put them in a formicarium today also it won’t let me upload pics

Try imgur, seems to work for most people. 



#4 Offline Antsy - Posted November 26 2017 - 7:22 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
https://imgur.com/a/Q0igC

Just put them in a formicarium today also it won’t let me upload pics

Try imgur, seems to work for most people. [/size]
Thanks
  • Diesel and Karma like this

#5 Offline Karma - Posted November 27 2017 - 4:40 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

https://imgur.com/a/Q0igC

 

Just put them in a formicarium today also it won’t let me upload pics

Try imgur, seems to work for most people. [/size]
Thanks

 

Np  (y)  Great looking queen. How many workers does she have?



#6 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted November 27 2017 - 4:45 PM

AnthonyP163

    Vendor

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 971 posts
  • LocationWaukesha, Wisconsin.

Hi, antsy. Your Pogonomyrmex queen might be big, but I don't think she's at 1 inch! Maybe re-measure.



Ant Keeping & Ethology Discord - 2000+ Members and growing

Statesideants.com - order live ants legally in the US

 


#7 Offline Antsy - Posted November 27 2017 - 7:52 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde

Hi, antsy. Your Pogonomyrmex queen might be big, but I don't think she's at 1 inch! Maybe re-measure.

ok you caught me I like to over exaggerate
  • Karma likes this

#8 Offline Antsy - Posted November 27 2017 - 7:54 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde

https://imgur.com/a/Q0igC

Just put them in a formicarium today also it won’t let me upload pics

Try imgur, seems to work for most people. [/size]
Thanks
Np  (y)  Great looking queen. How many workers does she have?
She has three hyperactive workers but when I put them in a new formicarium a couple days ago they didn’t dig they just stayed with a cotton ball
  • Karma likes this

#9 Offline Karma - Posted November 28 2017 - 4:46 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

Oh nice, quite a small colony! Did you found them yourself or dig them up from outside? Just wondering because most prefer to keep smaller and younger colonies in a test tube setup before movie to a formicarium. But if you dug up the colony they may already be used to soil and prefer that over a test tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



#10 Offline Antsy - Posted November 28 2017 - 4:46 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
Aren’t harvester ants suppose to be active diggers? I got mine out of the test tube and put them in a formicarium, but all they do is hang around the cotton ball that came in the test tube. Is there anything wrong, they aren’t digging. Pogonomyremex Occidentalis: kept at 72*F in about 40% moisture soil. Idk wats up please HELP

#11 Offline Antsy - Posted November 28 2017 - 5:43 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde

Oh nice, quite a small colony! Did you found them yourself or dig them up from outside? Just wondering because most prefer to keep smaller and younger colonies in a test tube setup before movie to a formicarium. But if you dug up the colony they may already be used to soil and prefer that over a test tube.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






Derp I didn’t find them in my backyard will it be a problem

#12 Offline Antsy - Posted November 29 2017 - 5:38 AM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
https://imgur.com/a/zeAQyFed them part of a super worm and they won’t get off it lol
  • Mettcollsuss likes this

#13 Offline Antsy - Posted November 30 2017 - 3:59 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde
https://imgur.com/a/0pxFB
THEY ARE DIGGING FINALLY
And they are trying to climb out but they slipping

Edited by Antsy, November 30 2017 - 4:00 PM.


#14 Offline Karma - Posted November 30 2017 - 4:13 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

 

Oh nice, quite a small colony! Did you found them yourself or dig them up from outside? Just wondering because most prefer to keep smaller and younger colonies in a test tube setup before movie to a formicarium. But if you dug up the colony they may already be used to soil and prefer that over a test tube.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






Derp I didn’t find them in my backyard will it be a problem

 

Did you get them from someone? If you got them from someone/someplace and the ant species is not native to where you live then yes it will be a problem. Only if they escape really because it can be very harmful to the environment but if not then it won't be, as long as you are not caught as well because it is also illegal in some places and you can be criminally charged.



#15 Offline Karma - Posted November 30 2017 - 4:39 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

That's great that they're digging now. They must've just needed some food so they could nest knowing there are food sources nearby. 



#16 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted November 30 2017 - 5:21 PM

Mettcollsuss

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 1,700 posts
  • LocationChicago, IL

https://imgur.com/a/zeAQyFed them part of a super worm and they won’t get off it lol

 

I thought Pogonomyrmex sp. queens were fully claustral?



#17 Offline Antsy - Posted November 30 2017 - 6:19 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde

Oh nice, quite a small colony! Did you found them yourself or dig them up from outside? Just wondering because most prefer to keep smaller and younger colonies in a test tube setup before movie to a formicarium. But if you dug up the colony they may already be used to soil and prefer that over a test tube.
  
  
  
  


Derp I didn’t find them in my backyard will it be a problem
Did you get them from someone? If you got them from someone/someplace and the ant species is not native to where you live then yes it will be a problem. Only if they escape really because it can be very harmful to the environment but if not then it won't be, as long as you are not caught as well because it is also illegal in some places and you can be criminally charged.
they re legal in Texas I went and got them from someone’s house in my area and they caught her

https://imgur.com/a/zeAQyFed them part of a super worm and they won’t get off it lol

 
I thought Pogonomyrmex sp. queens were fully claustral?
These are Pogonomyremex Occidentalis and are semi claustral
  • Mettcollsuss likes this

#18 Offline Antsy - Posted November 30 2017 - 6:21 PM

Antsy

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 65 posts
  • LocationTexas, Houston/ Costa Rica, Monteverde

Oh nice, quite a small colony! Did you found them yourself or dig them up from outside? Just wondering because most prefer to keep smaller and younger colonies in a test tube setup before movie to a formicarium. But if you dug up the colony they may already be used to soil and prefer that over a test tube.
  
  
  
  


Derp I didn’t find them in my backyard will it be a problem
Did you get them from someone? If you got them from someone/someplace and the ant species is not native to where you live then yes it will be a problem. Only if they escape really because it can be very harmful to the environment but if not then it won't be, as long as you are not caught as well because it is also illegal in some places and you can be criminally charged.
I got them from someone in my area in Texas I checked before getting them and it is legal
  • Mettcollsuss likes this

#19 Offline Karma - Posted November 30 2017 - 9:02 PM

Karma

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 97 posts
  • LocationCanada

Well then ya you're good and with workers that setup should work great.


  • Mettcollsuss and Antsy like this

#20 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted December 1 2017 - 5:10 PM

FeedTheAnts

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 1,238 posts
  • LocationVirginia

 

Hi, antsy. Your Pogonomyrmex queen might be big, but I don't think she's at 1 inch! Maybe re-measure.

ok you caught me I like to over exaggerate

 

Don't sweat it, Exaggerating about the size of bugs is in human nature :D


I accidentally froze all my ants 





0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users