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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:34:20 GMT 1
Hey guys ;D Recently my Messor Barbarus queen died And I now have an empty nest. I was wondering what to do with it when i had a huge break through... FILL IT WITH ANTS I would like a polygyn species that are easy to keep and aren't too big/small. Also if they did good in stone nests that'd be a bonus Any suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:37:41 GMT 1
Phieodole Pallidula
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:43:37 GMT 1
Thanks for the suggestion, gives me something to research ;D
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Post by Myrm on Apr 2, 2012 16:50:32 GMT 1
Naughtius binlidicus Lasius niger
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:55:28 GMT 1
Maybe, But i think i'll research some more exotic species first, also I did want a species with more than one queen because i am greedy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:56:22 GMT 1
Myrmica rubra seems to satisfy all your requirements. They are polygyn, easy to keep, are not big and are not small. I think they do fine in stone nests.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:57:17 GMT 1
Myrmica rubra seems to satisfy all your requirements. They are polygyn, easy to keep, are not big and are not small. I think they do fine in stone nests. Thanks billy, Any idea of where to look to get some? Antstore are out of stock
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Post by Myrm on Apr 2, 2012 16:58:38 GMT 1
because i am greedy I think the word you're looking for is not greedy but AWESOME!!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 16:59:24 GMT 1
because i am greedy I think the word you're looking for is not greedy but AWESOME!!!! ;D Why thank you ;D
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Post by Myrm on Apr 2, 2012 17:02:31 GMT 1
Myrmica rubra seems to satisfy all your requirements. They are polygyn, easy to keep, are not big and are not small. I think they do fine in stone nests. Thanks billy, Any idea of where to look to get some? Antstore are out of stock AntsUK should be getting some any day now.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 17:03:31 GMT 1
No, I can't find any where with M. rubra in stock either.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 17:04:12 GMT 1
Thanks billy, Any idea of where to look to get some? Antstore are out of stock AntsUK should be getting some any day now. Really? That's exciting, because I'm going to buy a colony from them too!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 17:05:35 GMT 1
AntsUK give you several queens per colony. They are one of just a few suppliers I've seen doing that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 17:06:14 GMT 1
I want to get Pheidole pallidula from them some time maybe next year?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 17:12:41 GMT 1
AntsUK should be getting some any day now. Thank myrm! ;D Have you ever brought off them before as I'd like to know if you get a single queen or multipul? ;D
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