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LearningAntKeeper
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Post: # 26090Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:05 pm

I am a new member and am thinking of keeping ants but I am unexperienced so I have no idea where to find queen ants(any species) and what to do
Founding:
Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

LearningAntKeeper
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26092Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:06 pm

*Inexperienced :oops:
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Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

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idahoantgirl
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26093Post idahoantgirl
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:07 pm

LearningAntKeeper wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:05 pm
I am a new member and am thinking of keeping ants but I am unexperienced so I have no idea where to find queen ants(any species) and what to do
I would suggest finding the AntsCanada youtube channel. If you go back to years before, there are TONS of tutorials that have plenty of info to get you started.
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile

LearningAntKeeper
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26096Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:09 pm

I am living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia though. I have no idea about the ants nuptial flights here.
Founding:
Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

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idahoantgirl
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26097Post idahoantgirl
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:10 pm

LearningAntKeeper wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:09 pm
I am living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia though. I have no idea about the ants nuptial flights here.
I'm not sure if this helps: I don't think it has malaysia, but maybe a near by area?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfaK8TvM0qA
Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile

LearningAntKeeper
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26112Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:49 pm

Thanks :P
Founding:
Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

LearningAntKeeper
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26113Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:51 pm

Also, how much does a test tube cost and where can you buy them. :?:
Founding:
Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

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Jadeninja9
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26115Post Jadeninja9
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:26 pm

Test tubes can go from 5$ in bulk to 20$ in bulk. The easiest way to buy them is on Amazon I guess.
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1x Lasius alienus colonies
1x Tetramorium immigrans

LearningAntKeeper
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26116Post LearningAntKeeper
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:35 pm

Thanks
Founding:
Pheidole sp.
Crematogaster sp.
Camponotus cf. irritans
Odontomachus sp.

Kingluis
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Re: Newbie Conversation

Post: # 26117Post Kingluis
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:36 pm

Anyone here from Oklahoma ? Need someone to kinda show me the ropes.

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