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I would they just aren't native sooo yeah I would if i was in australia.

Solenopsisace wrote:R u talking about the red velvet ant or (cow killers is what we call them here in florida),cause if so i wish i could find some

Interestingly I just moved from Florida a few months ago. "Cow Ants" as they get called are actually a species of wingless wasp.

I've got a few nests living in the bush behind my house

Solenopsisace wrote:R u talking about the red velvet ant or (cow killers is what we call them here in florida),cause if so i wish i could find some

Cow killers (velvet ants) aren't ants, they are solitary wingless wasps (=they don't have colonies) and while their sting is far from life-threatening (it's a myth that they can kill any larger animal that isn't allergic to them) it still hurts like hell.

I saw a nest housing both the large red "inch ant" variety and the black red/orange mandibled "Jumping Jacks" in Pyalong Victoria Australia - it was one of the scariest nest defence rushes I've ever seen with both species flooding out the nest entrance!

I'd love to give these a go in a natural fish tank set up with a large outworld, they are flying now, I might go out and forage for some soon once these tropical like rains stop, with the heat wave we've been having it should be perfect conditions for these ants in the next week or two.

These "inch ant" red bull ants are the ants that mainly got me interested a long time ago, I used to keep a couple of workers for a few days to observe and release, because of their large size most people "new" to ants, can't believe they are real when they first see them.

But I reckon the jumping jack variety would be the most challenging/scary of the myrmecian variety to keep, so quick and so aggressive with a powerful punch! They are both amazing species

Video about bull ants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vRRYsVUkwU

After looking at your info and video, I want those kinds of ants! Huge ants with big eyes that look at you like they are aware of things and won't tolerate being picked on. All they have to do is growl and the picture is complete.

They are huggeeeee. I saw them at a camp once. I wouldn't recommend keeping them. If you get stung just once, you will get a huge bump (5cm diameter) and if you squeeze it, your pores will be huge! This happened to my friend.... It was disgusting to look at. At first it will hurt then after a while it will itch. Dont keep these ants!

Almost bullant ant season now fellas, just a few more months!

These ants are my dream, in fact they are why i decided to keep ants when i saw them flying last year i did my research and decided to try keep ants. Unfortunately i never caught any.

This year though, i am prepared and cannot wait! If i catch a queen i'll be starting a journal for sure...

AntsRule wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2016 8:28 pm

These things are huge and have the sting and attitude to kill a human!!! Check them out in this link http://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au/resources/bull-ants/

At first I thought you said Myrmica! I was wondering why anyone would make a dare concerning keeping Myrmica, but I completely understand Myrmecia. Yet I think if AntsCanada moved to Australia he would take up that offer.