kashmir79: Aphaenogaster senilis (10. Aug 2007 12:51)

heya everyone

i was hoping if you could give me advise on how to feed these ants and look after them in general, my starter kit came today and i have ordered Aphaenogaster senilis ants, ive researched pictures of them and they seem rather big to me

and i was wondering, shall i feed them small insects ( dead. or alive ?) or honey

thanks people

Regards, Ryan C :)

JimmyVe: (10. Aug 2007 13:10)

Hi Ryan and welcome,

I don't keep these species myself but i can help you a bit. ;)

They like insects and honey (ore sugar/water), start with small dead insects, cut them in half for a small colony.

They are south European ants so they like it warm in summer about 25-30°c, they also have shorter hibernation periods, 2-3 months.

Hope it works out and if you have more questions, just ask.

Happy ant keeping.

kashmir79: (10. Aug 2007 15:47)

Thank you Jimmy :D

kashmir79: (12. Aug 2007 11:10)

heya

wat sort of insects shall i use, theres not much in england ( hehe ) i could get some crickets ? i tried woodlouce on my lignigperda ** and they didnt like it

cheers, Ryan.C :D

Varban: (12. Aug 2007 11:16)

Crickets, spiders :)

kashmir79: (13. Aug 2007 10:47)

Cheers !! :D

JimmyVe: (13. Aug 2007 18:11)

in deed, you can try every insect you find. ;) ore buy some from you local fishing store.

Gary D: (13. Aug 2007 23:18)

Hi, I too have ordered these ants - does anyone know if they can sting ,and, how big are the average workers?

Thanks
Gary