Kiam: Question (27. Mai 2007 19:48)

I have just ordered some ants on antstore.net i ordered a colony off lasius niger and a colony off myrmica rubra and I was wondering Do they come in a container because I didnt order one so what will happen please tell me...

deadmeat30: (27. Mai 2007 20:25)

they will come in a test tube.

Alan

Kiam: (27. Mai 2007 20:52)

Awesome thanks when they come do i just empty the tube or just leave them in there and for how long ?

hypervelocity: (27. Mai 2007 22:04)

i would leave them in there until you have the approprite ant farm or basin set up.

Kiam: (27. Mai 2007 22:08)

So if ive got it ready do i just shake them out off the tube or something?

hypervelocity: (27. Mai 2007 22:11)

It would be best no to do that, if you have a basin just pull out the cotten bud from the tube and place them in the basin (quikly put the lid back on though). If you have a slim ant farm, then put them in the fridge for about 10 minits and the ants will fall asleep, then pour them into the slim farm. p.s Do this in the fridge NOT the freezer!!! and it will not harm the ants.

Kiam: (27. Mai 2007 22:13)

so when I get the tube before putting ants in I put the tube in the fridge? then add them?

hypervelocity: (27. Mai 2007 22:14)

If you have a slim ant farm then yes. If you have a basin then just put the howl tube in.

Kiam: (27. Mai 2007 22:15)

ahh ok :) Thanks alot :D What would happen if they went in the freezer lol?

hypervelocity: (27. Mai 2007 22:16)

THE WOULD FREEZ TO DETH!!!! Lol, the is no way they would survive the freezer for 10 minits.