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Best outworld for Solenopsis xyloni

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#1 Offline Entomologyants - Posted July 30 2024 - 2:34 PM

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Hello, I am currently raising a colony of Solenopsis xyloni and its going to need an outworld. Do you have any advice???

 


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#2 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted July 30 2024 - 3:09 PM

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its pretty simple get any container put some sand or other decorations place your barrier and you should be set.


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Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti

1 M.ergatognya

 

 

 

 

Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots

  

 

 


#3 Offline Entomologyants - Posted July 30 2024 - 3:12 PM

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Do you Know any Good containers???


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#4 Offline evanmancini2011 - Posted July 30 2024 - 5:02 PM

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I would use a tube that's a little bit bigger than the length of the test tube! One container I use is 

https://www.webstaur...FhoC-PAQAvD_BwE

Or for even cheaper that's a little bigger is 

https://www.target.c...le/-/A-13794491

But remember to put your barrier on the inside top edges for your colony!
Hope this helps! 


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#5 Offline Entomologyants - Posted July 30 2024 - 5:36 PM

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Thanks guys  :)


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#6 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted July 30 2024 - 5:36 PM

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or the cheapest use a spinach container


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Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti

1 M.ergatognya

 

 

 

 

Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots

  

 

 


#7 Offline mbullock42086 - Posted July 30 2024 - 6:05 PM

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This made me picture an outworld simulating a bare foot stepping in the lawn and getting swarmed lol


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#8 Offline Entomologyants - Posted July 31 2024 - 8:16 AM

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ok, are you able to use a lid instead of fluon?


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#9 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted July 31 2024 - 8:32 AM

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You could use a lid but they would be able to climb the walls and escape when you open it. you should try talcum powder and isopropyl alcohol.


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Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti

1 M.ergatognya

 

 

 

 

Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots

  

 

 


#10 Offline Entomologyants - Posted July 31 2024 - 8:48 AM

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Thanks I'll probably do that.


Edited by Entomologyants, July 31 2024 - 6:17 PM.

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#11 Offline ANTdrew - Posted July 31 2024 - 2:31 PM

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If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, the display cases they sell make the best outworlds. Second on the talcum if price is an issue for fluon, plus talc works better in some cases.
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#12 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted July 31 2024 - 2:35 PM

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If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, the display cases they sell make the best outworlds. Second on the talcum if price is an issue for fluon, plus talc works better in some cases.

I agree some of my ants pass the floun barrier I have and the talk one works fine.


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Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti

1 M.ergatognya

 

 

 

 

Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots

  

 

 


#13 Offline The_Gaming-gate - Posted August 1 2024 - 7:00 AM

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Any clear box technically works, Tupperware-like containers can be found at dollar stores, and as long as the lid is tight, it should be fine. Ants don’t care about expensive homes!

Ants are small creatures... but together... they can rule the world.

 

 

 






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