MY NEW 4000+ MESSOR BARBARUS COLONY | Messor Barbarus Update #1 - Ant Holleufer

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • It has been a long time since we saw a Messor Barbarus colony on the channel. Today, however, we unveil their comeback. Their mega colony comeback!
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    Timestamps
    0:00​ Intro
    01:25 Making their new setup
    03:20 Moving outworlds
    05:38 Connecting the new outworld
    07:09 The new setup shortly explained
    08:04 Time to show the ants
    09:10 Feeding some protein
    11:30 Inside the left nest
    14:17 Conclusion of the protein feeding
    14:45 Feeding seeds
    17:25 Inside the right nest
    19:45 Outro
    Who is Ant Holleufer?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 153

  • @lonelyloaf8432
    @lonelyloaf8432 3 роки тому +25

    The ants store the seeds in the tubing, where it isn't too moist, they do this so the seeds don't sprout. They are very smart Messor Barbarus.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you for sharing 🤔☺️

  • @AntsCzech
    @AntsCzech 3 роки тому +7

    Messor barbarus are famous for their red headed "super"majors! Not only those big majors but also smaller ones are reddish and the queen can have red head, thorax and also gaster, but they are usually all black or just a bit reddish under a stronger light/sunlight
    (also Messor don't consume sugarwater, honeywater and stuff like that, if they will, it's only for water, water source is a must have!!)

    • @AntsCzech
      @AntsCzech 3 роки тому +2

      about those seeds, they always move them quickly in a temporary spot, then they move it inside their nest, about insect feeding don't worry to put there a whole adult cockroach, or a few adult crickets, my colony that is about 1/4 the size eats them no problem within a day XD

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Wow thank you for the long comment. Will try feed that soon maybe 🤔 and don’t you worry. They do have a constant water source 😄

  • @EstheticAnts
    @EstheticAnts 3 роки тому +12

    Hahaha I love the fact your fiancé is helping you and holding the camera🤣🤣🤣 great video bro colony looks massive!!!!

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +2

      Haha yeah she’s joining the team 😆 but thank you, can’t wait to make even more videos of them 😄

  • @9dannyyoung
    @9dannyyoung 3 роки тому +11

    Such amazing colony the original owner must be insane to sell it off

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I think it just took to much time to clean and maintain. It took my girlfriend almost 30 minutes to sort the trash from the workers 😅

  • @petrusalex1091
    @petrusalex1091 2 роки тому +4

    Often time when a queen is a red-headed or bicolored the majors have a small precent chance of being a “red head”, it happened to my ant colonies of messor but now that I know I am amazed

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому

      Yeah it’s brilliant! Although my queen is actually just black 😅🤔

    • @petrusalex1091
      @petrusalex1091 2 роки тому

      I don’t think it matters if the queen is a red head or not

  • @AntWarriors
    @AntWarriors 3 роки тому +10

    Yooo! That colony is massive, there appetite is crazy, and good shots too bro.
    Question, how come you decided to get a messor babarus colony that big?
    But overall loved this vid.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you 😄
      Well idk I saw it and couldn’t stop thinking about it after 😅 and finally I contacted him

  • @theantwarrior2964
    @theantwarrior2964 3 роки тому +6

    Yes finally can’t wait for it!

  • @juanc.torres3132
    @juanc.torres3132 3 роки тому +11

    Mate, I am Spanish, so I am very used to this species.
    That said, be careful with the tubing when dealing with this species. Majors will chew on it and will eventually provoke a leak.
    🐜

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you . Will definitely keep an eye out for that 🤔👀 thank you for sharing ❤️

    • @juanc.torres3132
      @juanc.torres3132 3 роки тому +2

      @@AntHolleufer Selv tak :)

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      😂 always surprised when danish words joins the conversation 😂

    • @arnauguillaumes8287
      @arnauguillaumes8287 3 роки тому

      He pensado igual xd

    • @marsaans
      @marsaans 3 роки тому

      Holy, thank u so much.
      It would be a mess when my colony reaches de hundreds

  • @KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld
    @KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld 3 роки тому +2

    This is crazy! So many ants! Can't wait for some more videos!

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😄 there’s so much to show that I don’t know what to show 😆

  • @theantwarrior2964
    @theantwarrior2964 3 роки тому +3

    My Messor Barbarus queen always curls her gaster under her thorax. I’ve been told that it’s just them trying to protect their abdomen when they feel slightly defensive or threatened. I can’t wait for my firs workers and it’ll be fun to watch this colony grow even bigger

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah that’s also what I have now heard🤔 but good luck with your colony 😄 hope they get some workers soon 😄

    • @theantwarrior2964
      @theantwarrior2964 3 роки тому +1

      @@AntHolleufer thanks 😊

  • @antsscientist430
    @antsscientist430 2 роки тому +2

    You: puts your hand into the outworld
    Me: don't harvester ant stings hurt?
    it really is impressive.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому +1

      😆😆 well not sure messor sting but they sure have a rough bite when ever they get a hold of you 😅

    • @antsscientist430
      @antsscientist430 2 роки тому +1

      @@AntHolleufer makes sense! Messor ants do have strong jaws.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah 😅😅

  • @danielgoncalves7762
    @danielgoncalves7762 3 роки тому +3

    Messor Barbarus is my favorite ant species and it was the first ant species I kept

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah they sure are an amazing species 😄 hope you enjoy to see my colony as well 😄

  • @SLAMSTAN
    @SLAMSTAN 3 роки тому +5

    in love with this colony ;)

  • @hollowgent9129
    @hollowgent9129 2 роки тому +2

    I don't know why but I can just imagine a major walking around holding a spoon haha

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique

    I swear i heard you say,”Simp Nest”. lmao 🤣

  • @Gutshot2k
    @Gutshot2k 3 роки тому +5

    Damn this colony is amazing. I cant wait until my messor bouvieri reaches that size. Also cant wait till the next one.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you 😄 hope you colony grows just as big 😄

    • @Gutshot2k
      @Gutshot2k 3 роки тому +1

      @@AntHolleufer thank you!

  • @user-lq8ug6ft2i
    @user-lq8ug6ft2i 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video !

  • @lucaswmja4764
    @lucaswmja4764 3 роки тому +4

    Cant wait!!

  • @oso244
    @oso244 Рік тому

    The thought of being an ant weirds me out.. Imagine just casually pushing other ants aside just to get to your nest entrance

  • @zaynedurrant7984
    @zaynedurrant7984 Рік тому +2

    My Messor colony loves canary seeds they were very picky at first but after giving them canary seeds they swarmed them and went through way more seeds a week also the seed nest should be dryer the brood nest should be around 65-80% humidity

  • @stijncroon9287
    @stijncroon9287 3 роки тому +3

    i am so exited

  • @Gaming_With_Jordy
    @Gaming_With_Jordy Рік тому

    I love your UA-cam channel and your 🐜 videos 👍Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 😀

  • @NorthernANTs
    @NorthernANTs 3 роки тому +3

    I like the different sized ants, none of the colonies I can get have majors.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Oh that’s to sad 😢 that’s some of amazing things about them 😌

  • @antsjunior6715
    @antsjunior6715 3 роки тому

    Amazing video mate ! They are HUGE also messor barbarus just tend to put there gaster/forax down

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Thank you 😄 and thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @ililiiiiii4349
    @ililiiiiii4349 2 роки тому +1

    Cool vid

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 3 роки тому +3

    You have more subscribers than me now! Congratulations! 😂😁👏

  • @Dream-ft5ct
    @Dream-ft5ct 3 роки тому +3

    2 weeks later: guys.. the colony isnt doing well

  • @antsandpets
    @antsandpets 3 роки тому +1

    wow amazing new colony

  • @jesseklinkenberg9072
    @jesseklinkenberg9072 2 роки тому +1

    Sick

  • @stackz2698
    @stackz2698 3 роки тому +1

    I’m literally about to buy these ants 🐜

  • @joel7892
    @joel7892 3 роки тому

    nice video

  • @SOLOVEYFAMILY
    @SOLOVEYFAMILY 3 роки тому

    awsome

  • @masteregg8170
    @masteregg8170 Рік тому

    They might’ve been getting ready to spray formic acid

  • @wackyantman5893
    @wackyantman5893 3 роки тому +3

    Messor Barbarus nanitics are super tiny

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +2

      Yeah they are. But the next generation will be bigger ☺️😄

  • @c1ck3n20
    @c1ck3n20 2 роки тому +1

    You could have put a tube and provided food in the new outworld

  • @JQEm1
    @JQEm1 3 роки тому +1

    nice colony bro

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😄

    • @JQEm1
      @JQEm1 3 роки тому

      @@AntHolleufer welcome hey maybe that colony was boosted that why maybe you got red head workers also just a guess but that nest looks so cool , great way to save space if you got big colony I like it alot

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Yeah really happy with the looks tho I don’t think it have been brood boosted 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @belogic5347
    @belogic5347 3 роки тому +4

    can’t wait to see the colony :D

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +3

      It’s an amazing one 😄🤩

    • @stijncroon9287
      @stijncroon9287 3 роки тому +1

      didn´t you watched the video were he picked them up

    • @belogic5347
      @belogic5347 3 роки тому +3

      @@stijncroon9287 I did watch it, I just mean seeing more of the colony

    • @stijncroon9287
      @stijncroon9287 3 роки тому +3

      @@belogic5347 ow nice

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique

    I wanted a Queen Messor Structor. But the one i bought arrived dead. Dehydrated is my guess. The cotton looked dry. And the water was hot to the touch. It took 4 days to deliver. And the usps driver also delivered it at 5pm 🤦‍♂️

  • @lipmanss
    @lipmanss 2 роки тому +1

    dude next time suck them up in a little bucket and a tube with sort of fence, u be done in no time.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому

      Yeah 😅 should definitely do that 😆

  • @Stalker_53
    @Stalker_53 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Ant Holleuffer.
    I have a question...as usual.
    But my question is.
    Can Camponotus Vagus queen have a major as her first worker, because yesterday I found that queen with only one worker (major) and no brood.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Hello 👋🏻. I wouldn’t say a major can be the first worker although the rest of the colony could have died. Not saying it can’t happen. But it wound be quite a cost full operation for the queen to produce 🤔

  • @elijahgaverielcampo3466
    @elijahgaverielcampo3466 3 роки тому +3

    How is your pheidole ant?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Maybe doing an update on them next Sunday not 100% sure but I will make an update soon. Spoiler alert not much it happened 😅

    • @elijahgaverielcampo3466
      @elijahgaverielcampo3466 3 роки тому

      Yessir

  • @grasshopperking1518
    @grasshopperking1518 2 роки тому +1

    Could you please share where you bought the nest at 11:40? So many sincere thanks!

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому

      It’s from a German shop called SimAnts ☺️

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 3 роки тому +5

    👀

  • @seangere9698
    @seangere9698 Рік тому

    Isn't the redheaded ones super majors?

  • @ozzieowlss
    @ozzieowlss 5 місяців тому

    9:09 is it me they have mites on them ?

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 2 роки тому

    8,000 views! 🤩

  •  3 роки тому +1

    How do you plan to hibernate such a huge colony?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Well messor only need to hibernate at 10-15 so I’m thinking of just turning of the heat in the ant room and see how it goes. But messor barbarus actually don’t need to hibernate as they don’t do it in Africa where they also live. But I’m thinking of just seeing the temp when winter comes

    •  3 роки тому

      @@AntHolleufer oh, ok. :) Man, this colony is crazy huge :D

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 3 роки тому +2

    1,000 views in one week! 🤯

  • @TexAnts-xp7tl
    @TexAnts-xp7tl Рік тому

    Beautiful colony! Additionally, the Bring Me The Horizon shirt is greatness!

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  Рік тому +1

      Can’t lie favourite band!🙌🏻 thanks for the kind words!

    • @TexAnts-xp7tl
      @TexAnts-xp7tl Рік тому

      @@AntHolleufer They're a great band! True Friends, though kind of old, is probably my favorite!

  • @drt6098
    @drt6098 3 роки тому

    LIKE!!!

  • @jesseklinkenberg9072
    @jesseklinkenberg9072 2 роки тому +1

    Lol

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 2 роки тому +1

    9,000 views!

  • @timo2580
    @timo2580 3 роки тому

    var det ikke den dyre anonce på dba du købte dem fra?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Jo hvordan vidste du det????🤔🤔

  • @duard8652
    @duard8652 3 роки тому

    I treat my Messor colony with "bee pollen balls". IDK how it is named in English correctly, but most of "bee products" shops sell it. They tend to trash it 3 out of 5 times, but when they do eat, they eat it to absolute.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Oh 🤔 never heard of it. Will check it out 🤔☺️

    • @vctltns
      @vctltns 2 роки тому

      You are from the Netherlands right? What shop do you buy these?

    • @duard8652
      @duard8652 2 роки тому

      @@vctltns Nope, not even close to Netherlands. So cannot help you with shop name. But herr it is kind of getting into mainstream, so may "healthy-natural" food stores have it. Plus, honey and bee product specialist shops have it, they have even weirder stuff on hand, like preserved dead bees sometimes...

  • @BrommerBeastNL
    @BrommerBeastNL 11 місяців тому

    17:29 queen??

  • @TheConfederate1863
    @TheConfederate1863 3 роки тому +1

    How old is this collony ?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      About 2 years and a few months ☺️

    • @TheConfederate1863
      @TheConfederate1863 3 роки тому +1

      Waaw, looks great! Nice videos btw! Keep up the good work!

  • @AntsCzech
    @AntsCzech 3 роки тому

    Amazing colony, BUT, even more amazing fiancé 😍😆

  • @ukukyyg
    @ukukyyg 3 роки тому +2

    Can you send me tons of brood? Some majors if possible

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Sadly I just lost a lot of the colony the other day so they are currently recovering 😔

    • @tobiasafkghj4163
      @tobiasafkghj4163 Рік тому +1

      @@AntHolleufer 😥

  • @iwantsomeofyourlove
    @iwantsomeofyourlove Рік тому

    Where da alates

  • @jesseklinkenberg9072
    @jesseklinkenberg9072 2 роки тому

    Ok

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому

      Are you sure?
      It’s okay if you are

  • @jasenadamus4365
    @jasenadamus4365 3 роки тому +1

    Hii, i need your help. Do you have a e-mail that i can send you a question?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Yeah I do ☺️
      antholleufer@gmail.com

  • @arnauguillaumes8287
    @arnauguillaumes8287 3 роки тому

    You should not feed them with salad pipes

  • @cornishchickens6778
    @cornishchickens6778 3 роки тому

    Is it possible for you queen to have a bi coloured grandparent? That's why some workers are bi coloured. Or it could be broody boosting from a bi queen conolys.

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Well she’s all black but I have heard it’s pretty normal 🤷🏻‍♂️ and they are not brood boosted

  • @jesseklinkenberg9072
    @jesseklinkenberg9072 2 роки тому

    Ol

  • @HuffleflufferOfficial
    @HuffleflufferOfficial 3 роки тому

    500 views in 24 hours! 🤯

  • @alansants4262
    @alansants4262 3 роки тому +1

    What's the title of the songs you used for this video?

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      Hmm there’s a few. Any specific you want to know?

    • @alansants4262
      @alansants4262 3 роки тому

      @@AntHolleufer The ones within this video

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому

      I think there’s 10😅 can you send the time stamps 😅 els. All the song are from the website linked in the description ☺️

    • @alansants4262
      @alansants4262 3 роки тому

      @@AntHolleufer 10:00

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  3 роки тому +1

      Kevin Macleod - odyssey ☺️

  • @antsareuk7505
    @antsareuk7505 2 роки тому

    What

  • @jesseklinkenberg9072
    @jesseklinkenberg9072 2 роки тому +1

    Sicvk

  • @frejarittig2584
    @frejarittig2584 2 роки тому

    Kan du ikke tale dansk

    • @AntHolleufer
      @AntHolleufer  2 роки тому

      Har desværre ikke tid til at lave videoer på begge sprog. Har knap tid til de engelske videoer 😕