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Sleepy's Builds and DIY

Started By SleepyAsianAnter , Nov 11 2020 1:19 AM
build formicariums diy nest

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#21 Offline OhNoNotAgain - Posted November 12 2020 - 10:02 AM

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Wow. I have to make one comment though: Do NOT heat Teflon pans with nothing in them at high heat. You risk outgassing of toxic gasses. It can kill any pet birds in your household very quickly, and it's not good for anyone.

 

That said, incredible guide!


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Veromessor pergandei, andrei, stoddardi; Novomessor cockerelli

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Pogonomyrmex subnitidus, P. californicus (inactive)

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#22 Offline SleepyAsianAnter - Posted November 12 2020 - 11:06 AM

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Thanks KitsAntsVa and Aleeguy, I probably should have copied pasted


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#23 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted November 12 2020 - 11:17 AM

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Thanks KitsAntsVa and Aleeguy, I probably should have copied pasted

no. it is probably my problem. you are fine.


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#24 Offline gs5248 - Posted July 20 2023 - 2:55 PM

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Hi all!

 

So I've been making a lot of nests and projects, and I've decided this is as good a place to document them as any. 

 

I also have written a guide as to how to make a chambered nest, I would appreciate it if you take a quick look!

https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing

 

My first attempt at a nest:

 

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My first heating thing, a heating cable ran underneath the sand.

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Some nests that I made more recently 

 

 

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And a bunch more, I'll update this post whenever I find time to take more pics

 

I know you said the tealight holders were better, but I got the cosmetics, and I was wondering, how long do they typically last for you?


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