MAKING Ant Farms for QUEEN ANTS

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2020
  • In this video, I will be making natural ant farms for queen ants. These naturalistic setups will show how queen ants dig a founding chamber in the wild. I hope that these natural setups will increase the chances of the queen ants' survival, compared to the standard test tube setup.
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/enderants?fan...
    I also started up a Patreon if you want to support me in making more videos at a more constant rate. Even if you aren't planning on checking it out, I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this :D
    Bestest of luck finding queen ants this season! More videos are coming soon, you can count on it. See you all soon friends.
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    My name is Ender Ants, another fellow ant youtuber. Thank you for reading the description.
    CURRENT COLONIES:
    Brachymyrmex patagonicus
    Crematogaster vermiculata
    Crematogaster cf. coarctata
    Dorymyrmex bicolor
    Camponotus sansabeanus
    Camponotus cf. fragilis
    Crematogaster cf. laeviuscula
    Solenopsis xyloni
    Solenopsis molesta
    #antfarm #queenant #formicarium
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  • @EnderAnts
    @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +43

    aaaaaand finally I'm back with another video! Originally, I was working on an even longer video starting since April 😳😳 but I guess that had to wait, as I 'accidentally' worked on this when finding queen ants. So here we are after 600+ clips, almost a month of filming, and about a week of editing, I have returned with an even better video than the last.
    Currently I have 4 other videos in folders, so all I have to do now is grind them out this summer. More videos are coming soon, so I hope you're ready for them.
    I want to create more than one video a month, so as a result, I created a Patreon if you want to help support me. If you want to see more behind the scenes, current projects, and even shoutouts in future videos, check it out for yourself :D Even if you're not planning to, I greatly appreciate you reading this.
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/enderants?fan_landing=true
    Definitely the longest comment I have ever written for a video, but I feel like I owe it for the lack of uploads this year. Hope you're all doing well, stay hydrated this summer, and bestest of luck with finding queen ants! See you soon friends.

    • @bassosanimals2989
      @bassosanimals2989 4 роки тому +1

      I recommend doing something familiar for your Veromessor. As they are harvester ants, they love to dig and so they'll love it (Just my opinion 😜).

    • @spontaneouscreativity6858
      @spontaneouscreativity6858 4 роки тому +2

      I love your videos and I can't get enough of them so i am more than willing to join your patreon. (Doing so now!)🤗

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately, the queen died a while ago out of unknown reasons 😔😔 The workers survived, and I cared for them until they all died out too. Hoping to find another soon, because they were really cool ants.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      🥺🥺🙏 Thank you, I really appreciate it!

    • @antdayuk6851
      @antdayuk6851 3 роки тому +1

      Ender Ants great video

  • @IceCubeNETWORK873
    @IceCubeNETWORK873 3 роки тому +8

    0:56 lmao!

  • @LightsCameraAnts
    @LightsCameraAnts 4 роки тому +6

    Sick video man! Congrats on 4K subscribers!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you dude!! 🙏

  • @antopiahk8655
    @antopiahk8655 3 роки тому +4

    An update video on these colonies would be really cool!

  • @asianturtle4402
    @asianturtle4402 4 роки тому

    Hey ender ants, I’ve been subscribed to you and have been following you for a couple years now and I just wanna tell you how insanely your videos have been getting. The quality and your editing skills are really showing and you have improved so much. I love seeing your videos and I can tell how much time you put into each one. Your videos are getting better than the last. Your growth reflects on your talent and ability to put out content and SEXY ASF shots that makes ants Canada look like an amateur. I hope you keep on growing and you see major success, fellow ant keeper:)

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much for being here for such a long time, and I’m glad you have noticed the improvements in my videos! Even better one’s are for sure to come, I can promise that :D

  • @thelegendarymushroom80
    @thelegendarymushroom80 Рік тому +1

    I watched your video till the end and I could only say "ant keeping" half way trough. You truly are a man of your word!

  • @tdubywuby5795
    @tdubywuby5795 4 роки тому +23

    YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ITS 10PM DONT CARE!
    Edit: its 10pm so i wrote 10 am BIG BRAIN

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +6

      HAHA thank you for watching 🥺🥺🙏

    • @tdubywuby5795
      @tdubywuby5795 4 роки тому +2

      @@EnderAnts no worries! It was very interesting

    • @mrbeardmTV
      @mrbeardmTV 3 роки тому +1

      Why would you have to care for 10 PM? Who tf sleeps at that time?

    • @itz_thekey2084
      @itz_thekey2084 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrbeardmTV $chool?

  • @mattsterman100
    @mattsterman100 4 роки тому +4

    Dude, this is by far the most interesting video I've seen this month, and i just HAD to try it out. I actually now have one of my newly caught camponotus noveaboracensis and watching them find just the right spot, and dig out the perfect hole is just crazy cool. She was seemed to relax way quicker than most queens i tube.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Ooh, nice, and thank you! Yeah I can agree, its really interesting and entertaining watching them just dig out a chamber. Wishing your queen the bestest of luck founding a colony!

  • @blackhomunculus1814
    @blackhomunculus1814 3 роки тому +2

    0:24 There is an imposter among us

  • @cybermagician4215
    @cybermagician4215 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! The quality is amazing!

  • @mariostarbros3992
    @mariostarbros3992 3 роки тому +35

    I love ants I did so much research I want to know were u got that box because its perfect

    • @evanheis
      @evanheis 3 роки тому +2

      Walmart

    • @milesnewton6786
      @milesnewton6786 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr I also love the box it has the perfect size

    • @spaghetti_head641
      @spaghetti_head641 3 роки тому

      I've just found some that look identical on amazon.

    • @koby6192
      @koby6192 3 роки тому

      @@spaghetti_head641 you have a link or something?

    • @fcc__5835
      @fcc__5835 3 роки тому

      @@spaghetti_head641 link

  • @Muzi_khan909
    @Muzi_khan909 3 роки тому +3

    I think this is better then test tubes because no mold and queen ants enjoy digging their own chamber

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Those are also some good points!

  • @sebants_qc1018
    @sebants_qc1018 4 роки тому

    Amazing set up

  • @massachusettsmyrmecology6101
    @massachusettsmyrmecology6101 4 роки тому

    Congrats on 4K subs!

  • @SussiestRussy
    @SussiestRussy Рік тому

    Bro ur channel is SO underrated! I hope u get more subs

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  Рік тому

      thank you thomas! 🫵😎

  • @callumjohn6089
    @callumjohn6089 3 роки тому

    i have been searching EVERYWHERE for something like this! thanks!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      HEHEH np np, hope it works out well for you!

  • @mikoants9485
    @mikoants9485 2 роки тому

    Such a great advice and such a great video. Thank you

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind comment mikoants :D

  • @ObservingAntsPhilippines
    @ObservingAntsPhilippines 3 роки тому

    It was an awesome video! The narration is really excellent. Keep it up!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Thank you, loads of vids in the works! 🤫

  • @SharkMajor-ri5uc
    @SharkMajor-ri5uc Рік тому

    Same queens together wow a lot of workers

  • @oliverondas4325
    @oliverondas4325 3 роки тому +1

    These transitions were perfect

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😌😌 Hoping to make a dedicated video like that in the future!

  • @antland99
    @antland99 4 роки тому +3

    This video was amazing and the footage was great they waiting definitely paid of. Did you warm the sides so they dig there or were you just really lucky? I really loved seeing the dorimyrex queen digging her chamber i need to make more naturalistic setups myself

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Ant Land! I watered the sides a lot more than the middle, so I think thats why they dug there. And I can agree, the Cone ant queen was really cool yo see!

  • @duhduhduhduhDavid
    @duhduhduhduhDavid 2 роки тому

    Bro this was interesting as hell to actually watch a queen make the claustral cell, instead of a test tube being a prebuilt. Nice vid

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  2 роки тому

      Thank you Hoya Master :D

  • @dazthepaz48
    @dazthepaz48 4 роки тому

    Love the vids man, looking forward to that vid you’ve been working on since April😁caantt wait bro

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you! It will be my best video so far once it comes out. Definitely will be taking a lot of time on it :D

    • @dazthepaz48
      @dazthepaz48 4 роки тому

      ll Ender Ants ll So happy to hear that bro I’ll be waiting for that notification to pop up in the future😄✊🏻

  • @MyLivingWorldsAnts
    @MyLivingWorldsAnts 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video, I love these natural setups for queens!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! These were really fun to make :D

    • @MyLivingWorldsAnts
      @MyLivingWorldsAnts 4 роки тому +1

      @@EnderAnts Nuptial flights are starting to be prepared by the colonies in the UK now!

  • @windedbread860
    @windedbread860 4 роки тому +20

    I’ve never clicked on a video so fast

    • @Unkow-gx7zd
      @Unkow-gx7zd 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah🤣😂 me too

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +3

      HEHEHE THANK YOU GUYS! 🥺🙏🙏

    • @kingjohnny4562
      @kingjohnny4562 4 роки тому +1

      ll Ender Ants ll you do know that’s a high five emote I didn’t

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      @@kingjohnny4562 oh wow, i never looked at it that way before. Know it as a high-five to you guys for being early then :D

    • @mrhydration7066
      @mrhydration7066 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah me too

  • @creepygallery3303
    @creepygallery3303 4 роки тому +1

    Cool idea, it will be interesting to see how your results play out.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +2

      Yup yup, I’m excited to see how the workers will dig out!

  • @brandonhvacants2217
    @brandonhvacants2217 4 роки тому

    Sweet video... your narrating is great

  • @kiryu63
    @kiryu63 4 роки тому

    Can’t wait to see an update on the queens!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you! More updates coming hopefully soon :D

  • @atlanticants
    @atlanticants 4 роки тому

    Nice video! I really liked the wonderful footage that you took. The way that this video was made was great. Only problem is the Pheidole tysoni queen.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! This video is probably my best in terms of videography. I asked on instagram to help ID the queen, and most have said it was some kind of Solenopsis/Thief ant.

  • @empireasphalt5687
    @empireasphalt5687 3 роки тому +3

    That was a lot of queens there, I can't believe all that looks so good yet few materials were used now that's what we need(I need more ideas to make formicaruim/outworld can you help on that???)

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Substrate, sticks, moss, tufts of grass, and bark are the main materials I use for making small setups. I have another video like this coming soon too :D

  • @antventures1790
    @antventures1790 3 роки тому

    Nice cinemetography! You got some neat footage of your queens digging. Makes me think this is a better alternative to just putting queens in test tubes. They wanna work!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Thank you, its turned out great so far. I’ve heard it works well with Harvester ants, so if you have those, do put them in a sand/dirt setup!

    • @antventures1790
      @antventures1790 3 роки тому +1

      @@EnderAnts that's all I got is pogonomyrmex! Will try it

  • @niklaslarsson4440
    @niklaslarsson4440 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! Great video.
    Where did you buy the containers?
    Thinking of trying this myself :D

  • @gohstgamer1074
    @gohstgamer1074 4 роки тому

    Love yore vids ceep it up

  • @izaiahgonzalez5767
    @izaiahgonzalez5767 3 роки тому

    Can't wait to watch your channel grow

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Thank you man, really appreciate you sticking by :D

  • @Abrarkhan-bs8yq
    @Abrarkhan-bs8yq 4 роки тому

    😍 such a beautiful video ❤️.......I want more 💯 ......u r having great talent in making clear video with best information 👍

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate it :D

    • @Abrarkhan-bs8yq
      @Abrarkhan-bs8yq 4 роки тому +2

      @@EnderAnts your welcome 😊

  • @jocelynp7818
    @jocelynp7818 3 роки тому

    Nice job ender ants!!!!!!

  • @sammyshootagames5907
    @sammyshootagames5907 3 роки тому

    at 11:17 if im not mistaken at the bottom of the thief ant queens founding chamber there's some brood

  • @mrhydration7066
    @mrhydration7066 4 роки тому +1

    One of your best ant vids good job 👍

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I’m very proud of this video and how it turned out, I’m glad you think its one of my best :D

    • @mrhydration7066
      @mrhydration7066 4 роки тому +1

      Ender Ants yes,one of the best!

    • @mrhydration7066
      @mrhydration7066 4 роки тому +1

      Ender Ants can you do another antscanada parody?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Yes, haven’t thought about it, but I can see if I can. Just know something like that is coming soon 🤫

  • @ocgpock6585
    @ocgpock6585 3 роки тому

    Nice editing

  • @critterchamber
    @critterchamber 4 роки тому

    That a really nice video. Very informative.
    Should do more updates on these guys.
    Can you make a video on making a mini ant vivarium ?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I have had that on my list for a while. Hopefully I can get it done this summer!

    • @critterchamber
      @critterchamber 4 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts expecting a new one soon

  • @clarewang7134
    @clarewang7134 3 роки тому

    Your method truly worked great for me! I did it with my Melophorus ant queen and it worked. She already has a small batch of eggs.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Glad it did, Melophorus are cool ants too!

    • @clarewang7134
      @clarewang7134 3 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts Thanks, Melophorus are my no.1 fav!
      If you want to know more about these ants, go to ant wiki!

  • @matthewkim9083
    @matthewkim9083 4 роки тому +4

    The legend himself uploaded another video

  • @mindchops346
    @mindchops346 4 роки тому

    Waited a while for this

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for waiting! I really appreciate it 🥺🙏

  • @antsnetherlands1880
    @antsnetherlands1880 4 роки тому +1

    Nice vid keep up the great content!!👍

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you, and I will! :D

  • @kbants4063
    @kbants4063 4 роки тому

    Like always great video 🐜😁

  • @heavenzss
    @heavenzss 3 роки тому

    This is good idea

  • @volkano6991
    @volkano6991 3 роки тому

    Ender ants I like your vid I hope you can reach 1 million soon

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you man, that is one of my life-long goals one day!

  • @themicroplanetblog1316
    @themicroplanetblog1316 4 роки тому +2

    5:43 that spider is like OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY ITS ENDER ANTS OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE I JUST HAVE TO DANCE

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      TEEEEHAHAHAHA

    • @thesnakeanimator5673
      @thesnakeanimator5673 4 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts question how do you keep your ants in a container?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Since they don’t always crawl to the top, I keep the lid on, but not sealed all the way. If they do go to the top, I use an olive oil barrier

    • @thesnakeanimator5673
      @thesnakeanimator5673 4 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts ok it's just I have just found the European fire ant or myrimca rubudis queen I cant remember there name have you got any info on them?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Unfortunately I’m not familiar with them, but I’m pretty sure there are on forums like the AntsCanada Forum, and Formiculture.

  • @aquaguppies6515
    @aquaguppies6515 3 роки тому +1

    The quality is insane this is why am you r the best

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      🥺🙏 THANK YOU FISH RULE!!

    • @aquaguppies6515
      @aquaguppies6515 3 роки тому +1

      Wow he actually replied I am speechless 😶

    • @aquaguppies6515
      @aquaguppies6515 3 роки тому +1

      My friends r gonna be sooooo jealous!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @aquaguppies6515
      @aquaguppies6515 3 роки тому +1

      Ender Ants I am gonna screen shot real quick if ya don’t mind?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      HEHEHEHEHEHE of course i’d reply, i reply to all comments 😌😌 and feel free to ss :D

  • @TH-xn5ul
    @TH-xn5ul 4 роки тому

    Awesome video! I realy want a solonopsis Queen to

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Wishing you the bestest of luck with finding one :D

    • @TH-xn5ul
      @TH-xn5ul 4 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts thanks

  • @christiansndermllelarsen2632
    @christiansndermllelarsen2632 3 роки тому

    Thanks for a great video 😀👍🏻
    Where did you get the containers :) ? I’ve been looking for containers like the big one for weeks 😅

  • @joger3562
    @joger3562 4 роки тому

    First video with adds congrats

  • @antsandhamsters2240
    @antsandhamsters2240 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos

  • @TheDragonBloom
    @TheDragonBloom 3 роки тому +6

    Ender, where do you get the acrylic boxes? I must have some! Lol!

  • @miniantworld8295
    @miniantworld8295 4 роки тому

    Yes New video

  • @jabon-kun9517
    @jabon-kun9517 4 роки тому

    thanks to you im learning english faster than with grammar rules :D

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      oh wow, that’s great! Glad to help :D

  • @AL3NOD1
    @AL3NOD1 4 роки тому

    Awsome Video loved it what did you use making these would be cool to see a forest-like version and how much do you water them it seem's like an amazing concept Have a good day

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      I want to try a foresty version of this, feel like I can make some cool ideas. So far I’ve watered all these setups twice. Plan on watering it at least once a week, or when the substrate feels dry.

    • @AL3NOD1
      @AL3NOD1 4 роки тому +1

      @@EnderAnts Thanks i take my inspiration when making forest environments near my local forests or forests in Germany they work well in singular and combination

  • @usanahappy1043
    @usanahappy1043 3 роки тому +1

    Can u make a video about how u make those queen ant containers?

  • @Itzjustcokde
    @Itzjustcokde Рік тому +1

    Great Video as always! Im asking, how do we give it oxegen? They would probably die without oxegen

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  Рік тому

      thank you, i dont leave the lid fully on, so thats how they get their air. for a few other nests, i drilled a hole and glued mesh to the bottom so i could leave the lid sealed.

  • @aidenlopez1689
    @aidenlopez1689 3 роки тому +5

    Question, where did you get those little containers you used for the set ups? Cause I wanna try this, what you're doing but I need a container like that

  • @noahgeer3090
    @noahgeer3090 3 роки тому

    What did you use for the container?

  • @mikecarter8880
    @mikecarter8880 3 роки тому

    What size is the cube at 2:08? And what was the soil? My past ant cube had dirt and was hard to see them.

  • @deathangel8690
    @deathangel8690 3 роки тому +1

    I caught the dark rover ant queen in august 2020 in my backyard

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Bestest of luck with her, i hope she founds a colony for you :D

    • @deathangel8690
      @deathangel8690 3 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts thanks now they have 8 workers I think and are doing very well

  • @lisajohnson1926
    @lisajohnson1926 3 роки тому

    Were did you get the red sand from?

  • @michaelmontagnino8373
    @michaelmontagnino8373 4 роки тому

    Great video! New to this. How do you ventilate the plastic containers?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I’ve been planning on drilling holes in the sides/on the lid. For now I slightly close the lid.

  • @antloversscotland7705
    @antloversscotland7705 4 роки тому

    loved it :)

  • @alexanderaliferis4903
    @alexanderaliferis4903 4 роки тому

    And can't wait for more vids

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      More coming soon, I wont let you down! :D

    • @alexanderaliferis4903
      @alexanderaliferis4903 4 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts 😅i know you will never let me down😆😆

  • @thedailytoast4872
    @thedailytoast4872 4 роки тому +1

    Hey! My double queen vicinus colony is doing great and I recently caught two camponotus quercicola, do you know if they are polygenous? Great video, amazing editing too

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Unfortunately, I don’t know if they are polygynous. I think its best to keep them solo, but try asking in forums to see if anyone has experience in keeping them with multiple queens

    • @carsonstasney8586
      @carsonstasney8586 3 роки тому

      I know this is late but I don’t think so

  • @TheMegaGameMaster
    @TheMegaGameMaster 2 роки тому

    What container do you use?

  • @minilee3285
    @minilee3285 3 роки тому

    I love the video and the music and also I also caught a new queen ant and she has workers and my queen ant has so much larvae

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Thank you :D and congrats! What species are they?

    • @minilee3285
      @minilee3285 3 роки тому +1

      The species is solenopsis

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      ahh nice nice, they’ll be growing quickly in no time then. Bestest of luck with them!

    • @minilee3285
      @minilee3285 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks

  • @evadorants
    @evadorants 4 роки тому

    finally a new video :D

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      🙏🙏😌 better than ever :D

  • @BlackOut88JH
    @BlackOut88JH 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video buddy!! I found you a few days ago and absolutely love your channel! How do you plan on moving them to a bigger nest once they outgrow that one? Thank you! In Jesus, Jonny

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Thank you man! Once workers start foraging a lot, I’ll just place the entire container in a larger one.

  • @elliott6804
    @elliott6804 3 роки тому

    What is the best weather/time of year for catching pheidole?

  • @sachibala
    @sachibala 4 роки тому

    great vid I also recently caught a brachymermex queen my self (I think that's how you spell it?)I caught it around 9:00pm at a tennis court for anyone wanting to catch one

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thank you, and nice find! They’ll be quick to grow.

  • @jond8400
    @jond8400 3 роки тому

    Where do you get that sand?

  • @kazujuliusz9960
    @kazujuliusz9960 11 місяців тому

    where did yo bought the formicarium?

  • @proexid
    @proexid 4 роки тому +1

    nice

  • @chefqatchip510
    @chefqatchip510 4 роки тому

    So Its July Right? I want to find some Formica so what time should I go looks going for them? Thank you! Btw love your vids. I want to catch my first queen ant!

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I recommend looking in forests or in the mountains. Check under stones or around trees. That’s where I’ve found colonies so around those areas you should find queens too

  • @atomicslayer123
    @atomicslayer123 3 роки тому

    How did you get that box

  • @BasedLusitano
    @BasedLusitano 4 роки тому

    Nice vid 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 6/5

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Thanks thanks!! 🙏🙏

  • @Maximusviv
    @Maximusviv 3 роки тому +1

    what do you do when they outgrow those nests am not sure but to me is look likes its glass or no tube holes

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      I place the container in an even larger container :D

  • @adasselskyflyio4509
    @adasselskyflyio4509 4 роки тому +17

    I come from the lands of reddit

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +6

      Thank you for arriving! Here is a glass of milk from your tiresome journey 🥛

    • @adasselskyflyio4509
      @adasselskyflyio4509 3 роки тому +3

      @@EnderAnts Milk you say? Hmmm, yes, truly a man of quality!

    • @aayushm2045
      @aayushm2045 3 роки тому +2

      Hello fellow traveller im from reddit too

    • @brandoncoins8246
      @brandoncoins8246 3 роки тому

      @@aayushm2045 No one asked. You get to snort salt

    • @Versuffe
      @Versuffe 3 роки тому +1

      @@brandoncoins8246 nobody asked nor cared if you ever existed also :D

  • @IndianJimmy1
    @IndianJimmy1 3 роки тому

    2:09 that's not dust, that's just little bits of sand being blown

  • @ideali5t
    @ideali5t 4 роки тому +3

    Hi, can you get those plastic boxes on Amazon/Online? They seem perfect for a lot of different things including homes for ants 😅

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, you can find them on Amazon! Try searching for Baseball Container or something along those lines

    • @philthehexagon2989
      @philthehexagon2989 3 роки тому

      @@EnderAnts Thank you so much :D

  • @notic0al899
    @notic0al899 4 роки тому +1

    How do you catch queens, and what is your favorite method?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      I made a video on how I hunt for queen ants and a tutorial on how to catch one last year. What I do is make a formation with my hands until the queen crawls onto me before catching her :D

  • @jacquelynw.6014
    @jacquelynw.6014 4 роки тому

    For the hydration problem: use multiple plastic straws stuffed with cotton balls, coat with fluon of course, and stick it at the corners of the substrate. Then just pour water into it.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      AH! That’s a good idea, I’ll try putting cotton in straws at the corners. Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @TF2Scout..
    @TF2Scout.. 3 роки тому

    Right now I'm trying to find paraoh ant colony from wild but I can't find the species no where winter also is coming soon and right now outside of house is like tornado weather.
    I should probably find ant map.
    Where should I look for paraoh ants ?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      Hmm, i’m not exactly sure since ants are everywhere, and pharaoh ants can be found in a lot of habitats. Maybe try searching up the species on the internet and reading their antwiki :D

  • @_Michael_17
    @_Michael_17 3 роки тому

    Where’d you get those containers

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому

      I bought them from www.amac1960.com/ If you make some cool setups with them be sure to show me what they look like on Instagram :D

  • @nathanielross7767
    @nathanielross7767 3 роки тому

    It is quite likely that the other 2 queens have nested slightly lower than normal because different substances can effect nesting in the wild

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I’ll definitely experiment with other substrates

  • @elizjhonsgaming295
    @elizjhonsgaming295 3 роки тому

    I going to build my ant nest now

  • @cityants1166
    @cityants1166 3 роки тому +1

    How do you move colonies out of dirt setups like these?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      What i plan to do is place the small container into a larger container :D

  • @serg.i0
    @serg.i0 3 роки тому

    Is it bad if you just get Dirt from a pot outside and if it is bad what would you recommend me put inside instead

  • @uCruz_
    @uCruz_ 7 місяців тому

    How do you give her water?

  • @Aahntss
    @Aahntss 20 днів тому

    What soil and where to buy

  • @scene6693
    @scene6693 3 роки тому

    where do u get the containers?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      I got them from www.amac1960.com/ Be sure to send me photos of your setups if you make some :D

  • @andrewyorio98
    @andrewyorio98 4 роки тому

    Where did you catch those queens

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      I caught these queens at a park :D

  • @BasedLusitano
    @BasedLusitano 4 роки тому

    Ender ants I need ur opinion so I have a messor barbarous colony about 50 workers in a small setup (watch one of my yt involving them to see it) should I move them into a dirt one for them to dig because it’s cheaper or aclyric nest? I’m thinking on moving them to a dirt setup so they can dig what’s ur opinion?

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      I think they would like a natural dirt one, but if you want to see them more often, then an acrylic nest is the best choice. I would put them into a natural setup just to see them how you would in the wild.

    • @BasedLusitano
      @BasedLusitano 4 роки тому +1

      Ok thank you I will make a video on it to thanks for your advice I agree

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому +1

      Bestest of luck :D

  • @gerbenbakker_
    @gerbenbakker_ 3 роки тому

    Do you keep a light on the queen ants al the time.

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  3 роки тому +1

      No, not all the time. Just for a few seconds to get a small clip and then i put them back.

  • @mordekaiser328
    @mordekaiser328 4 роки тому +1

    Hi! I have been watching your videos for a while and had a question i have a queenless messor barbarus colony and was wondering would i be able to introduce a fresh queen

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      There's a chance that the queen will get killed by the workers. Its best to brood boost her instead, but if you want to take the risk you can. How many workers does the colony have?

    • @mordekaiser328
      @mordekaiser328 4 роки тому +1

      @@EnderAnts around 100 workers could i slightly refrigerate them to calm them

    • @EnderAnts
      @EnderAnts  4 роки тому

      Yes you can, but there still is a chance. If you had multiple queens, I would try one so that you still have another just in case.

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 4 роки тому +1

    Very good vlog. Murder, mayhem and suspense. I was on the edge of my seat. I’d like to know where you picked up the containers.

    • @armansants9510
      @armansants9510 4 роки тому

      Judging by their appearance, I believe those are AMAC boxes.