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Snowing here in Denver, and supposed to be cold for a couple of days, then high 70's by the end of the week. So, getting closer still.

I really want honeypots so if you happen to hear about a Myrmecocystus mexicanus flight, I can jump in the car and drive to the western slope

Hi all - Getting warmer so I thought I'd revive this thread. I am in downtown Denver, close to City Park. City Park is actually pretty big and there are some water features, so maybe I'll get lucky and find some queens there. But, I'm curious if there are any other people in Denver who might have so...

Hi all - I am a new antkeeper getting ready to hibernate my colonies, which consist of: Lasius Niger with brood, in a test tube Lasius Niger, with brood and about 10 workers in a test tube Tetramoriam Caspicus, with brood and about 20 workers in a founding formicarium. Camponotus pennsylvanicus. wit...

I wouldn't recommend using heating cable for test tubes setups. Instead, use a heating mat. All you have to do is place the mat under the side that has water. But you shouldn't be worrying about this since your ants are preparing for hibernation (if not already). Yea I know it's getting too late fo...

Hi all - I'm a new antkeeper with 2 test tube colonies and 2 in mini-hearths. I I would like to offer some more heat to the ants, but because of the room I'm in I can't use a ceramic or other heat lamp. I do have a couple of heating cables that I use for other insects /reptiles. But, how, exactly do...