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Posted October 11 2016 - 3:32 AM
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So i have some chicken legs for keeping placed in the freezer. Can i just take a little bit off, put it in some warm water and just give that to my ants?
What else can you feed as sugar and protein sources when you don't have honey and other feeder insects??
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Posted October 11 2016 - 4:41 AM
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Posted October 11 2016 - 6:31 AM
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Ants get their energy from dissolved sugars, so there are many options other than honey. If you don't have feeder insects (i.e. flightless fruit flies or mealworms), I would get some. They are available at most pet stores (in the US, at least) or can be purchased online. If feeder insects are particularly difficult to find, you could probably attract and culture wild fruit flies.
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Posted October 11 2016 - 8:39 AM
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Posted October 12 2016 - 4:16 AM
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Wet dog food wet cat food and wet fish food
I've heard nothing but bad from feeding them wet ca/dog food.
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Posted October 12 2016 - 11:13 AM
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I know dry cat and dog food will work for many species of antsWet dog food wet cat food and wet fish food
I've heard nothing but bad from feeding them wet ca/dog food.
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Posted October 13 2016 - 6:00 AM
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I'd only use the really good gourmet dry food, as the cheaper stuff usually contains mites and other contaminates.
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Posted October 13 2016 - 11:05 AM
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Posted October 13 2016 - 11:25 AM
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You can just give 'em some apple slices.
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Posted October 13 2016 - 5:54 PM
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you could also grab bugs from outside.. id suggest freezing/boiling them first
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Posted October 13 2016 - 7:26 PM
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Adult ants without larvae need to drink hemolymph to get their protein, so fresh-frozen insects are best (unless they are myrmicine seed/fungus-eaters).
Edited by Batspiderfish, October 13 2016 - 7:27 PM.
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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