Army Ants?

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Zintarloc
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Army Ants?

Post: # 32344Post Zintarloc
Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:17 am

I just want to know, has anyone ever kept or known anyone who has ever kept army ants? Is it even possible?
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Re: Army Ants?

Post: # 32359Post FolloweroftheWay
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:54 pm

No. They require too much space. There are some professional zoos attempting it but they due after a while. Diver ants must be able to move great distances.
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Re: Army Ants?

Post: # 32361Post Batspiderfish
Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:57 pm

Army ants should not be kept by hobbyists as pets. There is a 100% mortality rate in captivity (even in laboratories), as well as the fact that army ants only produce one viable queen every 1 - 2 years.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
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