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[spartANTS]

greeting all

I was always fascinated by ants.This micro society is amazing to watch and interact with it.

So in April 2018 I started to raise ants. At this time I have 10 colonies (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus, C novaeboracensis, C herculeanus. Myrmica incompleta, M rubra, Formica subsericea, Tetramorium immigrants x3, Lasius neoniger) and

7 queens in founding (Camponotus novaeboracensis, Lasius spe x3.Solenopsis molesta (3). Aphenogaster spe x2.Monomorium Pharaonis (2) (died).

I didn't wanted to create a journal for each colony, but I still wanted to share my passion with the "world".

So we (my wife and I) started a YouTube channel (SpartANTS).

I'm using the formicarium from Tarheel ants. We spared no expense.... lol.

A big thank you to Canadian Anter and those who wrote the care guide, it helped a lot.

Happy New Year !

[Nare]

Always good to see another Canadian. I actually caught my first queens in Quebec, but they've all passed.. I've had no luck with Camponotus.

[Will230145]

Welcome, you can be assured that we will try to answer any questions you have and you should have a lot of fun!! I would recommend a big journal for all of your ants, we will all enjoy your ants journey if you do make one, I have several journals as well! Happy anting and welcome again!!!    

[Lazarus]

Yes nice to see another Canadian. I've found 3 Queens while visiting Montreal (2x Lasius Neoniger, one Lasius Americanus) but they all died while the local ants I find here are mostly fine. Just bad luck I guess.

 

I like you videos especially the Myrmica incompleta. Very nice looking species. Keep them coming.

[spartANTS]

Thank you for the warm welcome .

[Leo]

Hi from china!

[Manitobant]

I also live in Canada (Winnipeg) and welcome to the forum!