Hi everyone,
I am new to the ant world and am looking into starting a colony. I am using the GAN Project to get started. I have a few specie options need some input on the best for a beginner. I need no stinging, and a specie that doesnt bite humans. I would like them to have the ability to kill small live insects in the future though. I would also prefer a specie that grows quickly. Giving me a couple specie suggestions and any tips for people new into the ant keeping hobby would be appreciated. Thank you to everyone in advance for helping.
Here are my options for species in my area:
Veromessor pergandei
Formica francoeuri
Pogonomyrmex californicus (desert veriety)
Pogonomyrmex californicus
Myrmecocystus testaceus
Veromessor andrei
Camponotus sansabeanus
Tapinoma sessile
Genuine Camponotus quercicola
Polygynous Camponotus vicinus
Camponotus clarithorax
Polygynous Camponotus clarithorax
Camponotus laevigatus
Best Beginner Species?
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Re: Best Beginner Species?
I think Veromessor bite
Formica bite and spray formic acid
Pogonomyrmex sting
Myrmecosystus can't harm humans and I think they would have trouble killing an insect.
Camponotus bite and spray formic acid
I think Tapinoma can kill insects and I know they can't bite humans. I think this may be your species.
Formica bite and spray formic acid
Pogonomyrmex sting
Myrmecosystus can't harm humans and I think they would have trouble killing an insect.
Camponotus bite and spray formic acid
I think Tapinoma can kill insects and I know they can't bite humans. I think this may be your species.
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