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Posted July 13 2016 - 7:50 AM
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Okay, Thanks. I will look for lasius workers after the rain, but if I find another queen I might see what the others queen is and if she is a non social parasite I will let my current queen go. If not I will keep my current queen and find lasius workers. Thanks for all your help through my adventure/project. It is good to know there are forums with people like you to help beginners like me.
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Posted July 13 2016 - 7:56 AM
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Aw! Thanks!
I love social parasites, and I want more people to keep them, if they feel up to it.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.
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Posted July 13 2016 - 9:40 AM
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Aw! Thanks!
I love social parasites, and I want more people to keep them, if they feel up to it.
No problem you deserve it. Do you know anyone in PA with queens for sale because I can't seem to find anyone with queens to sell in PA. Also if I get my colony growing and they outgrow the small test tube what do you recommend getting as my next nest?
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Posted July 13 2016 - 9:53 AM
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I've only ever made my own, mostly out of hydrostone. This forum has marketing space for a fairly wide variety of commercial nests, so feel free to look around and ask questions.
If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.
Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.
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Posted July 14 2016 - 6:38 AM
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Just let me queen go.I've only ever made my own, mostly out of hydrostone. This forum has marketing space for a fairly wide variety of commercial nests, so feel free to look around and ask questions.
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Posted July 14 2016 - 8:20 AM
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Ah no good man, they aren't to hard to keep. I'm quite new to keeping ants and I'm having no problem keeping them. I have three queens successfully take to host Lasius workers, and they are all very content now that the queens are laying eggs. I had two die on me when I left them to long without workers, not knowing the queen was a social parasite. Trial and error are a big part of keeping ants so expect some hiccups, but don't let them discourage you.
http://www.formicult...asius-umbratus/
We have a page on the forum with Lasius umbratus info and Bat has really great info to share(Bat you have a big write up on Yuku forum correct?). If you find another one give it a try, they are a very interesting species to keep.
Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted July 14 2016 - 11:59 AM
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Thanks man I found a seller in my same city! It is a Pheidole (or however your pronounce) queens. I will probably purchase one. I might try social parasites in the futureAh no good man, they aren't to hard to keep. I'm quite new to keeping ants and I'm having no problem keeping them. I have three queens successfully take to host Lasius workers, and they are all very content now that the queens are laying eggs. I had two die on me when I left them to long without workers, not knowing the queen was a social parasite. Trial and error are a big part of keeping ants so expect some hiccups, but don't let them discourage you.
http://www.formicult...asius-umbratus/
We have a page on the forum with Lasius umbratus info and Bat has really great info to share(Bat you have a big write up on Yuku forum correct?). If you find another one give it a try, they are a very interesting species to keep.
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Posted July 14 2016 - 12:49 PM
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That's awesome, keep us updated.
Current queens/colonies
Camponotus novaeboracensis x2
Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2
Camponotus herculeanus x1
Formica sp. x1
Lasius americanus x1 (Lasius alienus)
Lasius neoniger x1
Crematogastor cerasi x1
Myrmica sp. x1
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Posted July 15 2016 - 5:47 AM
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Will doThat's awesome, keep us updated.
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