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Re: posting my mistake so others dont make it

Post: # 99082Post antperson24
Tue May 09, 2023 7:56 am

AntsAreCool715 wrote:
Tue May 09, 2023 6:39 am
antperson24 wrote:
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:24 am
AntsAreCool715 wrote:
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:40 am


My camponotus ants don't drown themselves into the honey or water, but they would put dead insects in to the honey and I would have to give them more. Is this a sign that they don't want to eat honey?
They do this because they are afraid of drowning in the honey, so they put stuff in it. Try feeding them smaller amounts.
I give them quite less honey. It's about one centimeter circle plate and it's very shallow. The honey I use is super pure and expensive, it has no sugar in it and my mom doesn't really approve of using the precious honey. Should I switch to sugar water? If so, how much sugar in how much water??
Sugar water seems to work just fine, so for expense reasons, it might be a good idea. Make it with one part sugar to two parts water.
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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