The Advanced Guide To Ant Keeping

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024
  • Here Is An Advanced Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Ant Keeping! Also I Announce When My Next GiveAway Will Be!
    Subscribe and Join the AK Colony To Be Apart Of One Of The Fastest Growing Colonies Here On UA-cam!
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    My Patreon!
    www.patreon.co...
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Join Our Discord Server!
    / discord
    Connect With Me On Instagram @The_AntKeeper
    #AntKeepersUnite #AKColony
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Get 10% OFF your next purchase at www.estheticants.com using my PRODUCT CODE: theantkeeper
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Check Out This Video!
    Ant Army Invasion Attacks Our Colonies! | This Was A Tough Video To Make
    • Ant Army Invasion Atta...
    HOW I CAUGHT 4 QUEEN ANTS IN ONE NIGHT!!
    • HOW I CAUGHT 4 QUEEN A...
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Check Out Some Of My Other Videos!
    MOVING MY ANT COLONY INTO AN AUS ANTS OUTWORLD!!
    • MOVING MY ANT COLONY I...
    A Beginners Guide To Ant Keeping!
    • A Beginners Guide To A...
    QUEEN ANT HUNTING!!
    • QUEEN ANT HUNTING!!
    Ant Room Tour - 2021
    • Ant Room Tour - 2021
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Music In This Video:
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/b...
    License code: OFRION6VJUXGRXFK
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/p...
    License code: MZTSMBVAIORTH1WR
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/p...
    License code: 7JAWV12I5S1LTXJF
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/p...
    License code: U3NNWSNLKT33PIW1
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/9...
    License code: FKVWKV1DDXGXLYTG
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    uppbeat.io/t/p...
    License code: BDHGIVHVD2JINQL1
    ------------------------------------------------------------------

КОМЕНТАРІ • 95

  • @antsofsydney
    @antsofsydney 2 роки тому +29

    A few extra tips:
    - Brood boosting sometimes works with different species from the same genus. Try to aim for same species group though.
    - You can sometimes brood boost with workers if you can find callows.
    - Ant colonies hate blacklights, so you can use them to get them to move.
    - Pisces feeders are usually overpriced at most pet stores, so buying them in bulk online is much cheaper, especially if you want to breed crickets. (good luck with that though) Crazy Kritters has the cheapest crickets in Australia.
    - If you need to provide workers for parasitic queens, make sure to use callows only. Don't make the same mistake as I did with my Papyrius... (。_ 。)
    - If you can afford a 3d printer and have a lot of colonies, it's so worth it. I bought an Ender 3 recently and it's been so helpful for antkeeping.
    That Papyrius queen was tough though... she even survived a few hours in my dad's pocket!

    • @australianpolyrhachis
      @australianpolyrhachis 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you for the info on Crazy Kritters. I bought from reptile realm just a week ago and now looking at the new site.. i would have loved to know that a week ago. so much cheaper! will shop there next time! Also the idea to use black light to move colonies never crossed my mind. thank you for the info!

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому +5

      Great tips mate! Thank you!

    • @aussieantadventures2011
      @aussieantadventures2011 2 роки тому +1

      Hey mate
      I'm wondering what a "callows" is?
      Thanks

    • @antsofsydney
      @antsofsydney 2 роки тому +3

      @@aussieantadventures2011 A callow is a worker that has newly eclosed from its pupa stage.

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX 11 місяців тому +2

    14:54 the shoelace was to build a lasso. The leaf to carry it and the bottlecap to save all the sweat of riling in that wild beast so he makes it back.
    Mc Guyver be so proud

  • @crematogaster
    @crematogaster 2 роки тому +14

    Experimenting with diet may be beneficial and interesting, as ants will be able to obtain different nutrients. There is a drawback though, some vegetables and fruits may be sprayed with pesticides, so make sure you washed and removed skin from what ever you decide to feed to your ants. This may be especially good practice, if you have your own garden. P.S. I knew an ant keeper that fed his colony with cucumbers, because ants preferred it to other offering. Although, I think a pear or orange would do better in most cases. ( Experimenting may be safer, from giving smaller quantity to large colony)

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому +4

      Interesting ideas! You've inspired me to do some experimenting! Thanks Daniil!

  • @NatureAustralia-Avvie2011
    @NatureAustralia-Avvie2011 7 днів тому +1

    I recently found a golden-tailed bull ant queen, just wondering if you have any tips. Specifically, how often and what do you feed, recommended things in outworld such as substrate and do you recommend Ytong nest over test tube? Also what sugars do you feed yours? I feed mine straight honey, just wondering. Also how often do you check on them not to freak them out as well as how you get such good footage without scaring the Queen. This is kind of long but the help would be much appreciated considering your experience

  • @damienbailey3073
    @damienbailey3073 Рік тому +2

    Been trying to get into this hobby so much. Love watching these videos so much !!

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome Damien! You’ll have so much fun you won’t believe it!

  • @michaelcronk9971
    @michaelcronk9971 2 роки тому +4

    How do you manage all these colonies I can't even get one going and I've been trying for years I have the worst luck with everything anyway good video

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому +1

      It's a lot work and maybe dumb luck? Haha Thanks Michael!

    • @lucasgt1153
      @lucasgt1153 2 роки тому +1

      Micheal cronk, i had 2 Queens 2 years ago its when i started. But they didn't get workers i was like, it Will come you know but it didn't, last year i caught 10 Queens myself and they all have workers now, how you may ask? Because you cant focus on Them all they grow without you noticing because your busy with the other colonies

  • @LENA-pl8pu
    @LENA-pl8pu 2 роки тому +1

    I have brood boosted with my formica neogagates. it worked out great. got 20 new cocoons that have just hatched

  • @simplfyED
    @simplfyED 7 місяців тому

    Hi, I am a beginning ant keeper in Australia with a test tube Iridomyrmex bicknelli colony who I am preparing to move into a founder nest + outworld from Queen of Ants. Where did you get your red substrate? I think it would look fantastic! Cheers!

  • @antsyorkshire991
    @antsyorkshire991 2 роки тому +2

    Any tips on solenopsis geminata

  • @phoenixfeather2640
    @phoenixfeather2640 Рік тому

    im not a really new ant keeper. i learned all the winter about ants and i watch ant guides for something that i missed i just catched this spring 2 Formica Rufibarbis queens
    very good video ^^ i reccomend watching!

  • @anantguy2775
    @anantguy2775 2 роки тому +7

    Always use macro lenses and look thoroughly for any mites on polygamous queen ants before putting them together, trust me, it helps a ton

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому

      Mites are the worst!! :/ Great Tip Ethan!

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX 11 місяців тому +2

    Bonus tip: Use tinfol to bake them to a crisp (same principle as baked botatoes)

  • @nlluke5207
    @nlluke5207 2 роки тому +4

    Why do Ants not kill mites?

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому

      They're blissfully unaware of the threat any parasite might cause them!

    • @nlluke5207
      @nlluke5207 2 роки тому

      @@TheAntKeeper but ants always clean each other, so weird they just let the mites sit on their bodys….

  • @robknott1687
    @robknott1687 2 роки тому

    Great channel live my ants glad you hit you're Goal and hope you keep growing!

  • @RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR
    @RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR Рік тому +1

    Few tips on feeding
    I suggest feeding them rice as it is soft and easy to eat and never hesitate on what your giving them ants can eat anything choc,mold you name it but i suggest you feed them rice,oil bread,fresh dead insects this is because ants sometimes do not bother such as Rhytidoponera metallica so this is depending on how deadly the species are i also recommending watering the soil 2 times a day. because they can drink the water through the soil and it keeps their home healthy if you need more just tell me i've studied ants 7 years so i probably know

  • @Xkamas1
    @Xkamas1 Рік тому +1

    Hello i watched this video its old but so good! I wanted to try this hobby so much i watched it all day! Now i bought the best formicarium+outworld a messor queen and some equipments it was pricy😅 but i bought them and they are coming! Im a kid thats just 13 years old but i love trying hobbys and ants!

  • @vonz30
    @vonz30 2 роки тому +2

    Hi im from Philippines where did you bought your bull ants

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому +1

      I've bought them form pretty much everyone who sells them in Australia!

    • @vonz30
      @vonz30 2 роки тому

      @@TheAntKeeper can you recomended someone who can ship nationwide?

    • @vonz30
      @vonz30 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheAntKeeper Btw i like your video, new subscriber here

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому

      @@vonz30 That’s awesome! Salamat!

    • @vonz30
      @vonz30 2 роки тому

      @@TheAntKeeper ay yon pinoy pala 😁🤣🤣🤦🏼‍♂️ nahihirapan pa ako kaka english

  • @SomeoneRandomDuck
    @SomeoneRandomDuck 7 місяців тому

    How do I ensure that I don’t get condensation when heating a colony with a mat?

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX 11 місяців тому

    12:50 LMAO you compare VERY different sizes and types of ants. There are some that can climb anything and those that can't! or not well!
    Messor Barbarus have no issue climbing that tub and will wear down that powder in a few weeks.

  • @antseasternindia6139
    @antseasternindia6139 2 роки тому +3

    Nice guide

  • @BlueAvenger82
    @BlueAvenger82 2 роки тому +2

    Any recommendations for a good macro camera? Got a new phone and my macro lense doesn’t work with it.

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому +1

      Good question. It depends on what camera body you have.

  • @australianpolyrhachis
    @australianpolyrhachis 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! thank you for sharing!

  • @HappilyEverAnter
    @HappilyEverAnter 2 роки тому +3

    How big do you think my colony needs to be to feed a small dog to? Haha, great video.

  • @alansants4262
    @alansants4262 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video TAK!

  • @AtomFlipper
    @AtomFlipper Рік тому +1

    Another great video, Thanks bro :)

  • @Drpaper1
    @Drpaper1 2 роки тому +1

    Cool! Nice vid.

  • @Jeremyveale
    @Jeremyveale 2 роки тому +1

    Early! haven't watched it yet but im sure ill love it

  • @AntsDownUnder123
    @AntsDownUnder123 10 місяців тому

    What type of ant was that at the end

  • @mattsavage6144
    @mattsavage6144 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid thanks for the info!

  • @anthonyfilshie1002
    @anthonyfilshie1002 Рік тому

    The part about the capture had me cracking up. The oddest one I’ve done was having my saliva on my finger and holding down an crude tipi around the carpenter ant. I had a mile walk back to my carefully holding this delicate little structure around a number of people. When I got in for a better look… literally a super major. That day spent like an hour on recognizable differences but I think that “mistake” made me more into the idea lol

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique Рік тому +1

    Your ants will need air circulation. A lid with ventilation ☝️ But never blow a fan at them on purpose. Ants like mealworms need holes on their lid, in order to breath ☝️ But make sure the hole on the lid, is steel mesh wire so no escaping ants ☝️

    • @FloridaAnting
      @FloridaAnting 11 місяців тому

      I like to use open-air outworlds, i like using wide and short containers then apply ant barrier around the walls

  • @megadetonation3174
    @megadetonation3174 Рік тому

    i feed my messor structors chia seeds and more,also why do my ants make on the water sorce a food storage. i have a test tube setup.

  • @999cj.
    @999cj. 2 роки тому +2

    Great video cute dog 2

  • @davemiller7756
    @davemiller7756 2 роки тому

    Great tips. Thanks alot

  • @aussieantkeeping2825
    @aussieantkeeping2825 2 роки тому +1

    great guide tak

  • @aussieantadventures2011
    @aussieantadventures2011 2 роки тому +1

    I brood boosted 2 Campontus Consibrinus colonies successfully.
    I brood boosted an alate from one of the colonies and she denied the brood.
    What I found: Colonies will more likely accept brood because the workers believe the brood is outside and will bring it inside.
    As queens know what brood they have they will not accept.
    2 reasons for this:
    1: they might be scared and not know what they are faced with.
    2: Since the queens are in a claustral chamber, in the wild brood wouldn't suddenly appear

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  Рік тому

      I love reading about other experiences like yours. This is well noted. Great Job

  • @aimy2435
    @aimy2435 2 роки тому +2

    Nice

  • @mantisaddict
    @mantisaddict 2 роки тому

    Really nice video as always 👍, I love watching your vids :)

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad to hear that Mantis! Thank you!

  • @markwackerman5593
    @markwackerman5593 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video

  • @bernadethcelso5980
    @bernadethcelso5980 2 роки тому +2

    Im frome philipines and iwant your videos

  • @MoniDimoni
    @MoniDimoni 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely 😍

  • @paysonspurgeon7253
    @paysonspurgeon7253 2 роки тому +5

    I love how no one is talking about how he put his dog in his freezer

  • @jo8217
    @jo8217 2 роки тому +1

    Second!

  • @matthewfrancis9987
    @matthewfrancis9987 Рік тому

    ak also red runners

  • @sebastian_nds_patriot6705
    @sebastian_nds_patriot6705 2 роки тому +1

    Let hypernating species hypernate!

  • @Crimiko
    @Crimiko 2 роки тому +1

    im becoming a ant keeper on (Feb 2023)

    • @TheAntKeeper
      @TheAntKeeper  2 роки тому

      Amazing! What's going to be your first colony/queen?

  • @icefireyt7569
    @icefireyt7569 Рік тому +1

    you missed the intermediate guide