Ruby ant journal

Questions from those who are just starting or considering getting into the ant keeping hobby. If you’re intimidated or confused by the in-depth posts of the other sections of this forum, feel free to post here, and we'll start from square one!

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RubyAntKeeper77
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Ruby ant journal

Post: # 98222Post RubyAntKeeper77
Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:54 am

#1
The ruby ant queen lost a worker. :(

Added a drop of nectar for the other 2 to drink + the queen.

Larva spotted! :D
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 98287Post RubyAntKeeper77
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:54 pm

#2

The queen + worker liked the nectar.

The outworld for them is awesome.

I love seeing the worker come out of their test tube. :D

Might not know much about my ruby ants but I love them. :lol:
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 98401Post RubyAntKeeper77
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:38 pm

I caught a spider and fed it to my ants, they loved it, I spotted the queen and the larva eating the spider.

They are my favorite.
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99035Post RubyAntKeeper77
Fri May 05, 2023 3:48 am

Recently I caught a fly so I killed it and fed it to my queen via outworld and I checked on her the next day without opening the nest and the fly was gone.
8-)
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99053Post RubyAntKeeper77
Sun May 07, 2023 8:29 am

Checked on my queen last night 30 mins after adding a drop of nectar and the queen and worker were drinking the drop.

The Ant Tower small that is attached to their test tube is working great.

Food for ants
Beetles I am currently feeding my ants black carpet beetles
Results: The fire ant workers that I caught from a supercolony like them, I will try them with my Queen and worker.
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99058Post SolenopsisKeeper
Mon May 08, 2023 9:35 am

What species is this?
When you accidentally reply to yourself…

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99062Post RubyAntKeeper77
Mon May 08, 2023 10:40 am

They are Walking Ruby ants, please Don't post things on people's Journals, that is for the person to show their progress in a colony. Send a Private Message, Please.
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99772Post RubyAntKeeper77
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:16 pm

Queen ate all eggs and worker died.

I think I got scammed I am 90% sure she is infertile and worker (while alive) was not interested in being around queen.
Why don’t more people like ants?
Is anyone from Wyoming who wants to sell ants?

You can email me about ants at Tucker.reynolds13@gmail.com

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Re: Ruby ant journal

Post: # 99777Post antperson24
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:38 pm

RubyAntKeeper77 wrote:
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:16 pm
Queen ate all eggs and worker died.

I think I got scammed I am 90% sure she is infertile and worker (while alive) was not interested in being around queen.
Sounds like you got scammed. I would not recommend buying ants. I have never bought ants, you just have to be patient about catching your own.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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