how do i feed nectar to honey pot ants?
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how do i feed nectar to honey pot ants?
i am going to get honeypot ants soon ( when my test tube comes in) and i read online that they eat nectar so im wondering how do extract nectar or get any?
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Re: how do i feed nectar to honey pot ants?
You could make Hummingbird nectar, they should like that!
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There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: how do i feed nectar to honey pot ants?
Hello,
To feed nectar to honeypot ants, provide a sugar-based nectar solution by mixing water and sugar at a ratio of 1:3. Place a small drop on a piece of wax paper or a shallow dish inside their enclosure. Ensure it's easily accessible to the ants. Alternatively, use a specialized ant feeder with tiny holes that allow the ants to access the nectar without drowning. Make sure the nectar is fresh and replace it regularly to prevent mold or contamination. It's essential to monitor the ants' consumption and adjust the nectar supply accordingly to maintain their health and the colony's well-being.
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Re: how do i feed nectar to honey pot ants?
Is this information was helpful or not?raymondhick033 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:39 amHello,smlety wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:22 pmi am going to get honeypot ants soon ( when my test tube comes in) and i read online that they eat nectar so im wondering how do extract nectar or get any? https://www.doglikesbest.com/why-are-dog-noses-wet/
To feed nectar to honeypot ants, provide a sugar-based nectar solution by mixing water and sugar at a ratio of 1:3. Place a small drop on a piece of wax paper or a shallow dish inside their enclosure. Ensure it's easily accessible to the ants. Alternatively, use a specialized ant feeder with tiny holes that allow the ants to access the nectar without drowning. Make sure the nectar is fresh and replace it regularly to prevent mold or contamination. It's essential to monitor the ants' consumption and adjust the nectar supply accordingly to maintain their health and the colony's well-being.
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