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I recently captured six Ectomomyrmex javanus queens and placed them into tubs&tubes setups as they are semi-claustral. And since the are, I tried feeding them mealworms and honey. But it seems like theywere pretty reluctant on feeding on them They took tiny, microscopic sips from the already small d...

I am using Olive oil as my current barrier for ants. As fluon was a bit pricey and bby powder&alcohol didn't seem like a good option. But after applying it I saw my queens repeatedly cleaning themselves and pushing their mandibles down to the ground( Ectomomyrmex javanus ) Are they safe for ants? If...

I recently obtained 6 Ectomomyrmex javanus queens. I do know that they sting and is semi-claustral, so i've made them tub&tube setups. but the thing is, I have literally no other knowledge on keeping them whatsoever. If anyone could give me some advice, they would be greatly appreciated. when do I h...

thank you so much! I still do have a few questions tho My current setup is a tupperware container&test tube, half coconut fiber half sand for flooring, and some sphagnum moss. Olive oil for barrier. 1.Is a tupperware container too big for this species? 2.The queen seems reluctant to move into the te...

So I have obtained 6 Ectomomyrmex javanus queens. I know they are semi claustral, and will need a tubs & tubes setup. How do I have to set a tub & tubes setup properly? How big should the container be? Is it ok to mix in cocopeat and sphagnum moss into the flooring? Will the queen nest outside the p...