ANTSTORE World of Ants

[AntsNational]

After a long Canadian winter, the colony is ready for spring. This winter has been non-stop since November so fresh outdoor foliage hasn't been available in a while. I can't wait to get this colony on wild rose, bramble and raspberry again. The good thing is that the colony has been taking in banana leaves, raisins, rolled oats, organic roses, and avocado. There's many soldiers now and TONS of workers. Will post photos soon.

[deansie26]

Any update pictures on the colony Vasile?

[AntsNational]

Hey Deansie,

I'll post some photos up this week, possibly even this evening. As the literary update goes, the colony has been taking in increasing amounts of assorted rose leaves, oak leaves, raisins and raspberry leaves. The fungus is expanding which is a relief as it had been declining during the winter months. All is well though!

Cheers,
Vasile

[deansie26]

Looking forward to seeing the colony now Vasile, I know exactly what you mean when you refer to the "force" there definitely a super organism.

[AntsNational]

Looking forward to seeing the colony now Vasile, I know exactly what you mean when you refer to the "force" there definitely a super organism.

I couldn't agree more. How's your Atta doing? I enjoy reading your journals as well

[deansie26]

There doing really well, I've been working in there new set up- heating cable and stat all set up. Just waiting for acrylic tube then can assemble and get them in there shortly
My acromyrmex are the force in my house at the minute, they decide to do something then a huge army gets to work lol. Great to watch

[AntsNational]

There doing really well, I've been working in there new set up- heating cable and stat all set up. Just waiting for acrylic tube then can assemble and get them in there shortly
My acromyrmex are the force in my house at the minute, they decide to do something then a huge army gets to work lol. Great to watch

At one point I had 3 Acromyrmex versicolor queens but sadly they all three perished. I'm not sure if it was the jetlag from shipping or the lack of their own type of fungus. They took to the Atta fungus initially but ended up dying about a few weeks after. Acros are definitely a type of ant that I will eventually want to try again!

[AntsNational]

Well here's some photos I posted, the colony is steadily consuming more greens as each day passes, which is a good sign. It's not easy to find the queen as she tends to prefer hiding deep in one of the fungus gardens.

Cheers

[deansie26]

Hi, there some really clear photos Vasile, very nice. Can see the difference in colour from the bicolor and cephalotes. ill need to try the raisins!