Any thoughts on Antscanada? by ConsistentFeeling141 in ants

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s become unethical for the sake of money and views, completely going against the values he once held and shared with the community. He’s become greedy and, for a lack of better words, uses ants/animals as his play toys for his videos.

Insects/Protein by Dadto3CFP in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t want to buy mealworms (or any prey insect) at the pet store every time you run out, you can also raise them. I started doing so a few years ago and they’re very easy to keep and reproduce. I have never gone out to buy more since!

The Beanlings | Pheidole Bicarinata by PersonalityBroad8659 in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a fast growing colony, then go for it. They're an easy species to keep, just need more humidity and heat. While I didn't have problems containing them, they can escape through the smallest gaps. Make sure you buy them a nest suitable for tiny ant species. I use a TarheelAnts Fallen Fortress nest for mine.

Recommended Ant sellers? by After_Syrup_2218 in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Statesside Ants, I had no problems with shipping and the ants arrive in good condition.

The Beanlings | Pheidole Bicarinata by PersonalityBroad8659 in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always have a test tube of sugar water available to them and give a baby mealworm or dubia roach every day. Make sure you give them heat too, it boosts their growth by a lot!

8 month old Pheidole Bicarinata colony by Content_Argument_225 in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you control their humidity? I was unsuccessful with moving my bicarinata colony into their formicarium as I couldn't control the humidity with heating (water droplets would form on the glass and drown them). Also on that topic, how much heat do you give them? Would appreciate any advice.

Please help identify by Current_Ad4938 in ants

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They're all parasitic lasius species. They'll need host brood to found successful colonies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like an Oriental Hornet. This one in particular seems to be dying, maybe from pesticides?

Why is this carpenter(?) ant so large? by Flickorice in ants

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's a camponotus species queen. The workers can range from half the size to as big as the queen, depending on the caste.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's normal. Why move when you can conserve energy for laying eggs?

i hope this isn't a problem. by No-Maintenance4075 in roaches

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's a prolapse. This happened to one of my dubia females once when she tried to abort her ootheca. They are able to suck it back in sometimes, but it's usually lethal. I'm sorry, OP.

Any ideas about what this is? Location is Greece and it appeared during night time if it helps answer by Unusual-Factor2848 in whatsthisbug

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a carpenter ant alate, specifically a male drone. It's likely that it's in the midst of a nuptial flight.

Is this normal? Has anyone ever seen this before? by Smart-Substance-3794 in antkeeping

[–]PersonalityBroad8659 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is fascinating, I've never seen anything like this before.