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Hello from California!

Started By Yourbasicantkeeper , Jun 21 2023 8:31 AM

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#1 Offline Yourbasicantkeeper - Posted June 21 2023 - 8:31 AM

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I havent got an ant colony yet but i will if I catch one and I am thinking of selling queen ants but I don't know where.  if any of you have any suggestions for me, like what species of ant to get or useful tips on how to catch queen ants at home.


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"I am here on Earth, and I am only a speck of sand in the desert, a blade of grass in a field. I am no greater than any one of these busy ants who build for each other's comfort. " - King Solomon

 

Currently keeping: Myrmecocystus Depilis, Pogonomyrmex Rugosus

 

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#2 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted June 21 2023 - 9:34 AM

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Welcome! There are plenty of helpful threads on the forum to help get you started!

Here's one:
https://www.formicul...tch-queen-ants/

Edited by AntsCali098, June 21 2023 - 9:35 AM.

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Interested buying in ants? Feel free to check out my shop! 

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Atta sp (wish they were in CA), Crematogaster cerasi, Most Pheidole species

 

 

#3 Offline Virginian_ants - Posted June 21 2023 - 9:38 AM

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Welcome! California has many cool ants. Good luck!
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#4 Offline Yourbasicantkeeper - Posted June 22 2023 - 8:13 AM

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Thank you! :D


"I am here on Earth, and I am only a speck of sand in the desert, a blade of grass in a field. I am no greater than any one of these busy ants who build for each other's comfort. " - King Solomon

 

Currently keeping: Myrmecocystus Depilis, Pogonomyrmex Rugosus

 

Wishlist: Camponotus Ocreatus

#5 Offline Yourbasicantkeeper - Posted June 22 2023 - 8:15 AM

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When is the best time to set up the blacklight?


near the rainy season?
 


"I am here on Earth, and I am only a speck of sand in the desert, a blade of grass in a field. I am no greater than any one of these busy ants who build for each other's comfort. " - King Solomon

 

Currently keeping: Myrmecocystus Depilis, Pogonomyrmex Rugosus

 

Wishlist: Camponotus Ocreatus

#6 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted June 22 2023 - 9:03 AM

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When is the best time to set up the blacklight?near the rainy season?

Here in California, only in the desert you need rain before to catch queens, but anywhere else just a 85+ degrees day should do.
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Interested buying in ants? Feel free to check out my shop! 

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Atta sp (wish they were in CA), Crematogaster cerasi, Most Pheidole species

 

 

#7 Offline Yourbasicantkeeper - Posted June 22 2023 - 9:35 AM

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Thank you! :D  ;)


so like now?


"I am here on Earth, and I am only a speck of sand in the desert, a blade of grass in a field. I am no greater than any one of these busy ants who build for each other's comfort. " - King Solomon

 

Currently keeping: Myrmecocystus Depilis, Pogonomyrmex Rugosus

 

Wishlist: Camponotus Ocreatus

#8 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted June 22 2023 - 12:58 PM

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Thank you! :D ;)

so like now?

Yeah, if it's hot enough

Interested buying in ants? Feel free to check out my shop! 

Feel free to read my journals, like this one.

 

Wishlist:

Atta sp (wish they were in CA), Crematogaster cerasi, Most Pheidole species

 

 

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