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My first colony has its first workers!

Thought it was a pennsylvanicus but maybe not? Plz help with ID

So I was wondering about using the small frozen bloodworms you feed fish as a protein source for my ants?
If you don't know they're like mosquito larvae.

Thanks hawkeye. To all the keepers of pennslyanicus, what size test tubes do you use if you do? I am most likely going to order some 20mm diameter 150mm length, but I was wondering if that is too small, as they are quite large?

Hi everybody I’m new to the crew and I am excited to share my progress of my first ant colony. I have a question about feeding. What is a good feeding schedule. I am leaving for a week for camping this Wednesday, and my workers are almost here. I was wondering if leaving them un-fed for a week is ok...

So I have a camponotus pennsylvanicus queen with a good amount of brood and larvae in the cocoon stage.(No workers yet) I really need to know one thing: when should I introduce food to the colony. Also, when I do that, what food should it be, only sugars to start, or protein too? I need this fast be...

Ok nvm I have confirmed that is a Camponotus Pennsylvanicus, I couldn't edit my reply

Cant figure out images but is the very large (2cm workers) species of carpenter ant that live in langley BC. I will try and figure out how to get pictures and I will post my question again on your thread. I would love to share my progress on the thread as well, because I am very excited to be raisin...

I'm in Langley BC and I recently found this (possible) Camponotus queen in my yard. I'm pretty sure I know what it is but I want to hear from the experts. ;) Also I would love tips on how to have success with these ants. The one specific question I have is this: When should I introduce food to this ...

Yeah, good luck. Remember that not everything will always work out. You have to learn from your mistakes. I have had some failed queens in the past, and they have helped me come up with new ways to find success. If your queen dies, just keep trying.