Picture of an Y-tong nest

Beitragvon SteveUK28 » 23. Jan 2008 20:01

Ok take a look at mine.. sorry its not that good.. but all of mine look roughly the same size.. how can i determine which is the queen ??
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Beitragvon paty » 24. Jan 2008 14:47

these are all queens
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Beitragvon miszt » 24. Jan 2008 15:03

hmm I have to say, Paty may be right there, they do all have large Thorax, and all seem to be the same size lol

however C sub are monogyn arent they? so it would be a bit strange...unless they are unfertilzed queens that have been collected with a fertlized queen...

you may have a massacre on your hands Steve, if it turns out they are all fertlized and laying...

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infact it may even be worth splitting them up now, into seperate test tubes, just to be on the safe side, have you got many eggs yet?
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Beitragvon JimmyVe » 24. Jan 2008 16:14

Yes steve, i also think Paty is right. They all look as queens. (on this picture)
Are there eggs in the tube ? Can you see which ants is laying them ? and are the other ants taking care of here. If they don't split them up, like miszt said.

As you can see there is a huge difference between the workers and queen.




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Beitragvon SteveUK28 » 24. Jan 2008 17:25

ok Seperate test tubes now in.. lets see who lays eggs and who dont.. il keep you informed.. IF they are all queens.. Any1 want 1??
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Beitragvon sithmaster676 » 24. Jan 2008 19:25

yeah i would also be happy to take some off u
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Beitragvon darradar » 24. Jan 2008 19:39

I guess I could take one if you need me to......
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Beitragvon SteveUK28 » 24. Jan 2008 19:56

did i mention its 300 euros a time :P :twisted: lol... Just kiddin :P lets hope they are all fertilized then... fingers crossed guys
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Beitragvon ashhad1 » 24. Jan 2008 20:09

if they are and theres a queen free il happily want one but like you said fingers crossed lol
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Beitragvon darradar » 24. Jan 2008 20:34

il be more than willing to pay you the going rate....or postage at the very least.. :wink:
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Beitragvon ashhad1 » 24. Jan 2008 20:52

Guys I also bought a ytong block and will be making my first ytong nest for my ants eva!
Anyway Im doing this on the weekend so il post some pics of my finished ytong. Wish me luck :D
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Beitragvon sithmaster676 » 24. Jan 2008 21:10

yeah im happy to pay anything for them and would certainly pay for postage
and good luck with making your first ytong
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Beitragvon SteveUK28 » 24. Jan 2008 21:55

Good luck Ashhad.. Makin a ytong nest is great fun.. very messy tho so dont do it indoors lol
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Beitragvon ant dude » 24. Jan 2008 23:33

lol i 2.....
hey steve, i would also like a queen. of course i can also pay my way a bit an give u maybe a free colony??? anywayz pm m8te :grin:

yeah umm btw still working on my FIRST!!! ytong btw, i hope to get it done soon. soz i have been keeping u :P
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Beitragvon JimmyVe » 25. Jan 2008 18:12

Good luck with the making of your first nest guys. ;) Sure post some pictures of them. ;)




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