Iridomyrmex Purpureus

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LordYenehc
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Iridomyrmex Purpureus

Post: # 66796Post LordYenehc
Thu Jan 23, 2020 2:14 am

Hey guys, i’ve done a little snooping already but can’t really find anything. Has anyone got a link to (or similar) a guide on everything Iridomyrmex Purpureus? As much info as I can get in 1 place is kinda what i’m looking for. Any help highly appreciated.

LordYenehc
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Re: Iridomyrmex Purpureus

Post: # 66800Post LordYenehc
Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:55 am

I’ve found all the wiki stuff but I’m more thinking on the keeping side of things I should mention.

AusAnts
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Re: Iridomyrmex Purpureus

Post: # 66801Post AusAnts
Thu Jan 23, 2020 4:29 am

from watching a few ants Australia vids a little while back. I can tell you they are not picky eaters, grow very fast (may require new nests every few weeks), have strong bites, like moderate-dry moister levels and in the wild can get to over 11000 workers strong (this would take a long time to get to in captivity).
2 x iridomyrmex sp Queen:15+ workers
2 x iridomyrmex pallidus: 40+ workers
1 x pheidole megacephala:2 queen 300 workers.
1 x opisthopsis Queen: 14 workers

LordYenehc
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Re: Iridomyrmex Purpureus

Post: # 66806Post LordYenehc
Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:23 am

Yea i’ve found mist of that lookin through a few vids as well, thanks for the help though. I guess i’m trying to find something to quell my excitement while i wait. 😁

LordYenehc
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Re: Iridomyrmex Purpureus

Post: # 66868Post LordYenehc
Sun Jan 26, 2020 4:50 pm

Lol. Thats practically where I’m at. Was hoping there was a good source somewhere i hadn’t located though.

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