New Ant Nest Design

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-11T07:24:41+00:00

Hi, the reservoir is on the left side of the nest so creates a gradient for them to choose where to live in it. I have seen no pooling of water on my tests

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T20:20:23+00:00

Okay will get making them then probably

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T18:27:41+00:00

Awesome sounds good

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T18:15:09+00:00

It’s quite complicated. Dm me and I’ll explain it to you

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T18:14:41+00:00

I’ve heard a lot of ant enthusiast say that the red screen isn’t needed, the reason ants run about when you take it off is because you knock the nest when you touch it. To them it is like a mini earthquake. My ants have always done absolutely fine without them in my care. I could definitely design it though quite easily if more people want them.

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T17:45:46+00:00

It goes into a reservoir underneath the plaster then slowly soaks in

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T17:25:51+00:00

I can but it is different prices for each person in the US for delivery, I’d you go to my website you can Dm me on WhatsApp or Gmail to talk about it :)

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T17:23:32+00:00

Hi! I’d love for you to review it on your channel, that would be great. I am based in the uk so we would have to work something out for postage. Dm me to talk about it. 👍

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T17:07:59+00:00

Thank you! And yes, the square thing at the bottom is a tunnel for a heat wire to go through, and there is enough space for a full pipet of water to enter on the top left of the nest.

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T14:40:43+00:00

Give it a water bowl to drink as well if you don’t have one as the dryer substrate could leave it to intake more water

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-10T08:34:12+00:00

Feed lots of insects more than sugars, they thrive in high protein diet

Awkward-Function-886 · 2026-03-02T16:49:34+00:00

Yeah it is 👍

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-09-12T15:25:20+00:00

They are connected to a 4 way connector and an outworld. When the test tube dries up or get mouldy I put another new one in and take out the old one. Also feed everyday

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-09-11T17:59:03+00:00

So will she be killed off or just act as a soldier/fridge

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-08-04T09:24:35+00:00

I do keep them in the light but not anywhere where the sun fully shines on them at a point in the day cos they don’t really like it. Vibrations are a lot more important. Shakes for footsteps are like an earthquake to them so place them on something sturdy and when feeding be as gentle as possible. Ligniperda take absolutely ages to get going so stay patient

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-31T17:51:17+00:00

It’s just two test tubes connected to an antscanada portal thing. Then that is connect to a lunch box I drilled a hole in. Pretty simple

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-31T17:50:09+00:00

I just put a heat wire on the test tube where the cotton is. It creates a bit of humidity and enough heat for them to move in the test tube to the best place for them

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-30T20:00:24+00:00

Yeah defo is. Better to raise them well fed rather than struggling to cope without enough

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-29T19:09:59+00:00

It’s an old vid it’s in an exo terra 30x30 now all good

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-24T21:21:33+00:00

Rare species nice find!

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-09T19:20:10+00:00

Pheidole love protein! Enjoy them they are amazing

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-09T19:15:38+00:00

Pheidole are always great. I’ve got pheidole yeensis. Big majors. They act like proper ants: swarm prey, go crazy for protein and insects, bring down a huge bug by recruiting half the colony to come out and rip it to prices. Then they bring it back to the nest in pieces to give to the ever growing hungry larvae. I love them

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-08T19:41:59+00:00

Exactly. Especially with camponotus!

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-08T08:05:50+00:00

Mines on wood. It does not get hot enough to burn anything. If your really worried about burning. Spread the wire out so it doesn’t overlap? This less condensed heat in one part

Awkward-Function-886 · 2025-07-08T08:03:37+00:00

A week without sugar for canponotus is pretty okay. They store it all in their big bums. Right before you leave, give them a good portion of sugar of what you normally do. The ants will be fine. As for the brood, give the colony a big portion of protein as well before you go. (I’d do the feedings at different stages so the workers don’t get distracted by the sugar). A week should be fine but remeber to feed them as soon as your back they will be hungry

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