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Transporting Colony

Started By AntsBrazil , Jan 12 2017 9:19 AM

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#1 Offline AntsBrazil - Posted January 12 2017 - 9:19 AM

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Hello, I did a quick search in the forum and couldn't find something about transporting colonies. I'm planning to donate a Camponotus colony to a biology teacher so he can show the ants in class, but to start this the colony would have to stay at his home and maybe after would stay in the school. I wonder if it's ok, and what can be done to improve the transport of the colony(The trip will be around 30min).

I don't know exactly how often he would like to show the ants in class but I assume maybe 3 or 4 times a month. Thanks. 


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#2 Offline Serafine - Posted January 12 2017 - 9:27 AM

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Considering that it is common in Europe to send ants with the mail I expect it to be a none-issue if they are treated well.
Just put them in a box stuffed with cotton (to absorb vibrations) and make sure they don't slide around while driving.

Btw... how large is that Camponotus colony? If it's less than 10 ants the kids will most likely not see a lot of development. Mine have been sitting in a tube swinging their eggs (literally) for about two months now...

Edited by Serafine, January 12 2017 - 9:29 AM.

We should respect all forms of consciousness. The body is just a vessel, a mere hull.

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#3 Offline AntsBrazil - Posted January 12 2017 - 11:24 AM

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The colony still growing, 14 workers now.  Thanks for the answer.


Edited by JPSMedeiros, January 12 2017 - 11:24 AM.

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Atta sexdens

Camponotus rufipes

Camponotus cf. puntulactus

Pachycondyla striata

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#4 Offline Kevin - Posted January 12 2017 - 1:50 PM

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Packing peanuts or bubble wrap will usually suffice.


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#5 Offline Serafine - Posted January 12 2017 - 2:26 PM

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I made very good experience with cotton wool. I'm frequently transporting fragile tabletop miniatures in cotton-stuffed boxes. And I doubt that foam peanuts lock the nest in a position that is stable enough.
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#6 Offline Shareallicu - Posted January 14 2017 - 10:52 AM

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Hello, I did a quick search in the forum and couldn't find something about transporting colonies. I'm planning to donate a Camponotus colony to a biology teacher so he can show the ants in class, but to start this the colony would have to stay at his home and maybe after would stay in the school. I wonder if it's ok, and what can be done to improve the transport of the colony(The trip will be around 30min).

I don't know exactly how often he would like to show the ants in class but I assume maybe 3 or 4 times a month. Thanks. 

That is really nice of you to donate a colony! 

I am hoping to find a Camponotus queen/colony this year! 


#7 Offline Canadian anter - Posted January 14 2017 - 5:18 PM

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you wrap it up in bubble wrap then put an elastic band around it


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#8 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 14 2017 - 10:48 PM

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I would use pieces of styrofoam.


 
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