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Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:05 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
I am a new member and am thinking of keeping ants but I am unexperienced so I have no idea where to find queen ants(any species) and what to do

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:06 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
*Inexperienced :oops:

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:07 pm
by idahoantgirl
LearningAntKeeper wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:05 pm
I am a new member and am thinking of keeping ants but I am unexperienced so I have no idea where to find queen ants(any species) and what to do
I would suggest finding the AntsCanada youtube channel. If you go back to years before, there are TONS of tutorials that have plenty of info to get you started.

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:09 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
I am living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia though. I have no idea about the ants nuptial flights here.

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:10 pm
by idahoantgirl
LearningAntKeeper wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:09 pm
I am living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia though. I have no idea about the ants nuptial flights here.
I'm not sure if this helps: I don't think it has malaysia, but maybe a near by area?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfaK8TvM0qA

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:49 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
Thanks :P

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:51 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
Also, how much does a test tube cost and where can you buy them. :?:

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:26 pm
by Jadeninja9
Test tubes can go from 5$ in bulk to 20$ in bulk. The easiest way to buy them is on Amazon I guess.

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:35 pm
by LearningAntKeeper
Thanks

Re: Newbie Conversation

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:36 pm
by Kingluis
Anyone here from Oklahoma ? Need someone to kinda show me the ropes.