If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
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If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
I'll start. Carebara diversa. Unanimously.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
Polyrachus Bihamata hands down
Ants are life's most successful invaders. Understand and respect that power.
Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
Purely for novelty sake and my over all dream species and it's honestly only because of its common name, Pirate Ants descovered in the Philippines. In 2013 I think but do not quote me on that. They are a goldish and white with eye patches. They are pirates
Cardiocondyla Pirata
And of course a massive pirate themed vivarium.
If we got a single import pass they would be my go to
Cardiocondyla Pirata
And of course a massive pirate themed vivarium.
If we got a single import pass they would be my go to
Research is important before during and even after you have established a colony. There is always time to learn and to listen to others experiences. Live by this and your ants will thrive. Fail to do so and your experience may be brief.
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
I have to agree with you there.
Ant-keeper going into his 4th year of loving ants!
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
Prenolepis imparis or Carebara diversa
First year and already enjoying it!
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
Actually, I think I would enjoy Crematogaster cerasi more
First year and already enjoying it!
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
I would love to one day own Myrmecocystus mexicanus or Oecophylla smaragdina
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
i have a "Sun ant" founding queen. Forelius pruinosis.
I have my dream species.
*smiles real big*
I have my dream species.
*smiles real big*
Founding:
3 Solenopsis I/X
5 Tapinoma sessile
1 Nylanderia terricola/vivulda
Colonies:
1 Brachymyrmex patagonicus
1 Pheidole soritis
1 Tapinoma sessile
The difference between a hobby and a scientific pursuit, is detailed notes.
3 Solenopsis I/X
5 Tapinoma sessile
1 Nylanderia terricola/vivulda
Colonies:
1 Brachymyrmex patagonicus
1 Pheidole soritis
1 Tapinoma sessile
The difference between a hobby and a scientific pursuit, is detailed notes.
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Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
What do you know? Yesterday was Crematogaster nuptial day, I found 6 de-alates on my front porch but only took 3, that is the most I can keep realistically, I think.
First year and already enjoying it!
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Founding:
1 Solenopsis molesta colony with ~10 nanitic workers and lots of brood
Genesis 1:24
Re: If you could keep any species of ant in the world, what would it be?
Mystrium. Any species is fine.
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