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Myrmecocystus and Atta Advice Needed


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#1 Offline KooYon - Posted August 4 2018 - 6:38 AM

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So, I'm a first year ant keeper and got lucky. Found a myrmecocystus placodops/mendex queen and a bunch of atta texana queens (mating flight in work parking lot).  I've read through a few threads on here and watched a few of the youtubes. I was wondering if anyone had advice or experiences I could further learn from.

 

I'm planning on making my own formicariums, so any info on what might be best material for each. I know the Myrmeco is going to need more "ceiling" space, but stuff like how wide to make the chambers, mistakes you made, best way to keep atta humid,.. etc would be appreciated.


Currently Keeping:

 

Pogonomyrmex Barbatus 4 queens each with eggs

Pogonomyrmex Rugosus 1 queen with eggs

Camponotus Festinatus 1 queen with eggs

Myrmecocystus Placodops or Mendax 1 queen with eggs

Atta Texana 8 queens with fungus





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