My Ant Queen

[koolkid98]

Updated the first post.

 

[ArachnoBasement]

C. vagus isn't found in America, as far as I know. Mostly a european species.

On another note, I found a queen Tetramorium caespitum on her nuptial flight about an hour ago! I set her up in a cell like the ones pictured. I've wanted to keep a much smaller species so hopefully she'll produce for me! I'll try to get some pix up soon.

 

[koolkid98]

Well here are the updates so far the one pupae has turned into a adult callow[i think thats what they are called] and all the larvae are now pupae should get another worker soon.I have placed the tube into a kritter keeper so the worker can forage.

 

[koolkid98]

Hey arachnobasement that is the same species as this queen.

 

[ArachnoBasement]

Demon, that's pretty cool. At least I have someone to compare my experiences with when it comes to this species. I am confused though. On the 5th I thought you said your queen has laid her first eggs, and in your last post you said a worker has hatched. Does this species really mature that quickly? I've never heard of such a thing. That'll be sweet though if it all happens in 5 days! I'll have a colony in no time!

 

[koolkid98]

Lol no i boosted it with wild pupae XD!

 

[koolkid98]

I now have three workers i have added the tube to a foraging area[a kritter keeper.]i have feed them too.

 

[ArachnoBasement]

I just learned a lesson the hard way. The queen and workers (in the previous photos) have all died. I took the cell containing them from my pet shop, up to my apartment. My apartment is kept cool via air conditioner and it caused my cell to condensate. The excess humidity killed them off, possibly from drowning even. Bummer.

 

[koolkid98]

That sucks i hope you can get another colony.

 

[Goose]

I'm not familiar with the species you guys are talking about. But, we give our leaf cutter ants rice to soak up excess water. They use rice grains as sponges, then discard them in their refuse chamber. It might work for your species.

 

[koolkid98]

if your talking to me i got that under control BTW goose could you maybe post a picture of your atta colony[atta=leaf cutter ants]

 

[DireWolf0384]

Is it illegal for a person in one state to send another person in a different state a queen ant without a permit? I have always wanted a Queen Harvester Ant but can't find anyplace that sells them even if I DID or COULD have a permit.

 

[ZergFront]

That's very cool.


Didn't know it was illegal to send queens in some areas. Makes perfect sense, though. Our Argentina ants are not native here, obviously.

 

[koolkid98]

Zerg that most likely could be because they came there by acsident.

 

[Goose]

if your talking to me i got that under control BTW goose could you maybe post a picture of your atta colony[atta=leaf cutter ants]

I have a pretty crappy camera, but I'll see if I can get some pics up. We have Atta cephalotes by the way.

 

[koolkid98]

Oh cool nice species though have you seen how huge the queen is to the first nantic workers?If not that is a must see i just can not put it into words lol!

 

[What]

Is it illegal for a person in one state to send another person in a different state a queen ant without a permit?

It is illegal for any private party to ship/transport ant queens out of the state of origin.

 

[koolkid98]

What is right[that sounds wierd]

 

[ZergFront]

That's very cool.


Didn't know it was illegal to send queens in some areas. Makes perfect sense, though. Our Argentina ants are not native here, obviously.

That's exactly what happened. Think it was on a boat. :?

I didn't learn what sp. of ant they were until I saw Animal Planet's "Most Extreme" last year. I don't like them personally. They bring aphids to my corn and catnip.

 

[koolkid98]

Updates i now have around five workers and seems like camp penn will be flying soon!