CAMPONOTUS ANTS: What to expect & How to care for your Pet Ant Colony

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  • čas přidán 16. 12. 2019
  • While most people in the world are trying to to kill carpneter (camponotus) ants in multiple ways, we ant keepers can't help ouselves by how amazing they are as pets!
    This video is a new entry in our AntsVienna Tutorial Series, where we show you How to care for and what to expect of your Camponotus pet ant colony.
    These giant, polymorphic ants, mostly living in forests - also named Carpenter Ants - are fascinating indeed!
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Komentáře • 325

  • @NovoAnts
    @NovoAnts Před 4 lety +30

    Nice video 👍🏼 I have a few Camponotus colonies going, they are Consobrinus & Aeneopilosus. They are great. Agree with your tips, especially the one about not disturbing them to much.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +6

      Thanks Novo! Yes, you in Australia have all these crazy-cool Ants!
      I wish for a Consobrinus colony myself ...but you can't find these in europe unless you are prepared to pay a few hundred Euro. :(
      Yes, of all the Ants I keep they definitely get scared the most, despite beiing the largest.

    • @captaindinoceo
      @captaindinoceo Před 4 lety +2

      hey can i ask if you know about any substitude protein source for them, i ran out of mealworms and currently have nothing to give them, and i was wondering what could be used

    • @thisishowidoants8210
      @thisishowidoants8210 Před 3 lety +2

      @@AntsVienna I have Lownei

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      @@thisishowidoants8210 Cool! :)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      @@captaindinoceo hello there, somehow missed your comment. This may help you out ;) czcams.com/video/VsnlZWMjG7Y/video.html

  • @chrxss5955
    @chrxss5955 Před 3 lety +12

    I caught a camponotus herculeanus and it's my first Queen ever. She makes me so happy 😊👑

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +6

      I can really understand how you feel! I was looking for Camponotus Queens more than 1 year and when I found my first (Camp. Ligniperdus) I could't believe how BIG those are! (Compared to Lasius sp. for example) 🙂 Congrats on your Queen🍀🐜

  • @klb430
    @klb430 Před 4 lety +27

    I just caught a camponotus pennsylvanicus queen! I'm super excited, this is the species I wanted to find this year!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +5

      Gongrats on your new queen! I know that feeling - had the same with my Camp. Ligniperdus :)

    • @shrektheeverchosen6457
      @shrektheeverchosen6457 Před 3 lety +1

      How's it doing? Did she start A colony?

    • @klb430
      @klb430 Před 3 lety +3

      @@shrektheeverchosen6457 She did! colony is about 20 strong now with a whole pile of brood!

    • @thesoulkz
      @thesoulkz Před 2 lety +1

      @@klb430 I just caught one too, this is gonna be a long journey

    • @TankieBoi
      @TankieBoi Před 2 lety +1

      I just caught one too, pennsylvanicus queens are HUGE and she's started laying eggs!

  • @levente4666
    @levente4666 Před 4 lety +26

    I have a Ligniperda colony. I was just sitting on a chair next to a table and she just landed there. She was approaching me like she wants me to catch her wich i did.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +4

      Nice catch!
      Almost like Ash Ketchum in Pokemon😂👍

    • @CT-jy7rh
      @CT-jy7rh Před 4 lety +3

      My fist queen landed on my hand two years ago when I was watching ant tutorials. I am not kidding. I did not keep her because I was a truly noob and also me and my family were moving from our town that week. But now see is in very good hands with a veterans of the hobby.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Geia sou! Yes, I know what you are talking about... Last year a couple of Lasius Niger Queens landed on my hair😅😂

    • @CT-jy7rh
      @CT-jy7rh Před 4 lety +1

      Wait, you speak Greek and how you understand I am a Greek? You have Greek friends or you learned from your trips maybe? What ever, happy Easter!

  • @chosetec
    @chosetec Před 4 lety +5

    That's some nice footage of the queen helping the worker out of the cocoon! Much like people, because they are eusocial, they are quite helpless before adulthood!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! Yes, seeing how worker ants are literally brought to life is fascinating indeed. :)

  • @ericrouleau3987
    @ericrouleau3987 Před 4 lety +5

    I've just caught 2 alates camponotus ants from northern Canada and one already has at least 8 eggs. I've just ordered test tubes and an ant nest for them. I'm so excited:)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      You can join our Discord server ( discord.gg/PBw6BvU ) if you need help with Queen-Identification 😉

  • @TankieBoi
    @TankieBoi Před rokem +3

    carpenter ants are adorable, especially the queens!

  • @horrificdude5461
    @horrificdude5461 Před 3 lety +4

    I caught a Camponotus Pennsylvanicus queen a few weeks ago in my basement. I didn't expect her to be fertile, but I set her up in a test tube anyway. I left for a trip soon after, and when I got back I had forgotten that I had her until I was cleaning and found the test tube with the queen alive and with a pile of eggs and larvae.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +2

      That's sounds like an interesting real life story! Does your Queen have workers by now? :)

    • @horrificdude5461
      @horrificdude5461 Před 3 lety +2

      @@AntsVienna Not quite yet. A few of the larvae are getting pretty big and I think they're going to pupate soon.

  • @southernafricanants2165
    @southernafricanants2165 Před 2 lety +1

    I caught a Camponotus pennsylvanicus, I'm so excited

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Congrats! Excitement is the way to go :)

  • @TankieBoi
    @TankieBoi Před rokem +4

    I have 2 C. pen, a C. novaeboracensis, and an unknown small-medium black ant queen. The novaeboracensis is my second-caught and my favorite, she lays many eggs and takes good care of herself and her workers! One of the C. pen queens' workers stuck a cricket leg on the cotton and it caused mold to grow :( but the novaeboracensis chewed on the cricket leg like a drumstick

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Seems you are having fun with your ants - That's exactly what the hobby is about😃👍

  • @d0m368
    @d0m368 Před rokem +3

    I found componotus atricips, I found a queen a few workers and like 10 eggs, I found it in a log in my backyard

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Cool find! You can place a part of the log in their outworld so they feel comfortable

  • @linkinlogging
    @linkinlogging Před 3 lety +2

    I have two Camponotus pennsylvanicus colonies, one with 9 workers and one with 4. I caught the 4 worker one outside and the 9 worker one on my curtain one day.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice catch! Take good care of them ;)

  • @peterpagac3155
    @peterpagac3155 Před 4 lety +10

    Im.about to keep c. Ligniperda and buing one from germany (im in Slovakia and they are native in here and it shoud take two days to get here,soo....idk what to say)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      Nice Peter - Hope your colony arrives safe and sound

  • @sam_9228
    @sam_9228 Před 4 lety +6

    Nice, I just caught a C. Pennsylvanicus Queen and I will follow all of these steps :)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Congrats on your new Queen! Yes, take good care of her. :)

  • @nandakumarsubramanian9528

    Very nice video I appreciate it!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem

      You're welcome! Feel free to check out the channels playlists if you want to know more about Camponotus ants 😉

  • @DevKing_Phizo
    @DevKing_Phizo Před 11 měsíci +1

    I caught a queen ant this nuptial flight and asked your discord community to help me identify it they told it was a camponotus now it will be easier for me to keep them thanks to you and your discord server thanks mate

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 11 měsíci

      You're welcome - always glad when I can help! 😄🐜

  • @tdubywuby5795
    @tdubywuby5795 Před 4 lety +3

    Since Im an Australia Ant Keeper I have 2 campanotus colonies, A camponotus consobrinus, Or Banded Sugar Ant queen and a Campanotus Aneopilosus or Golden Tailed Sugar Ant Colony!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      That is awesome! I envy you for that Banded Sugar Ant Queen. :)

  • @sandiegofirbird7782
    @sandiegofirbird7782 Před 3 lety +4

    Camponotous quericola. I bought them,Great vid. New subscribers

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello there. Sounds like an interresting species - are they native where you live? :)

    • @sandiegofirbird7782
      @sandiegofirbird7782 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna yes they r. I'm southern California. So I'm wanting to find honeypot ants

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      @@sandiegofirbird7782 Cool - wish you good luck!

  • @colinhowey4851
    @colinhowey4851 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent footage and very good advice - especially, 'DO NOT DISTURB'. When it comes to ant keeping, there is much truth in the old adage: 'Good things in life come to those who wait.'

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Yes, that adage is gold in ant keeping 👍
      Even more so when dealing with Camponotus Species😅😂

  • @user-fw8vr3pu8e
    @user-fw8vr3pu8e Před 4 měsíci +1

    my camponotus elegans queen has 2 workers now, can't wait to watch this colony grow

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 měsíci

      Cool! Always be patient with Camp. species - they usually grow slower than others

  • @ezrastoychannel8432
    @ezrastoychannel8432 Před 3 lety +5

    I just caught a Camponotus queen here in Arizona in my kitchen (Don’t Know how)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      lol - lucky you! No more nuptials here in central europe - just some late flyers (not always mated)

  • @naturjsameisen
    @naturjsameisen Před 4 lety +3

    Very good video 👍 Camponotus are awesome^^

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Thank you natur J! Yes, they are indeed. :)

  • @ImperiumFormicum
    @ImperiumFormicum Před 4 lety +5

    Can't wait for spring as I really want this species. Thanks for the tips!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      You're welcome. Worth the wait!
      Camponotus are really 'easy' to watch. Thanks to their size you can see behaviours like Trophallaxis a lot better. ;)

    • @eyenaturalist9518
      @eyenaturalist9518 Před 4 lety

      I just caught a campanotus japonicus

    • @meants5817
      @meants5817 Před 4 lety

      Imperium Formicum o siema też oglądam AntsVienna:)

    • @meants5817
      @meants5817 Před 3 lety

      Niestety nie udało się złapać xD

  • @billiestanfield2702
    @billiestanfield2702 Před 3 lety +1

    First time ant keeper here caught campo penn. And campo castaneus. Caught by a large maple tree in my yard. I have caught many other types on my brick patio as well. I have sold some Campos and formica I have caught. Even caught a few cromatogaster. Camponotus is my favorite. Slow growing but will be so worth it to me.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello there! Congrats on your Queens catchings! Yes, Campos are definetely worth the wait :)

  • @issifraser8212
    @issifraser8212 Před 4 lety +1

    Very good video thx again

  • @BtoolsDude
    @BtoolsDude Před 3 lety +1

    I caught a camponotus queen im super exited

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Right now? That's cool! Where I live Campos won't swarm before May

  • @liamcote2944
    @liamcote2944 Před 4 lety +1

    This was super helpful I have six camponotus novaeboracensis

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      I would love to have some too! Unfortunately not native in Europe though... Take good care of your little (big) ones 😉

  • @lukebossle5379
    @lukebossle5379 Před 6 dny

    I got my first c chromaiodes and she’s been a blast to watch. Now she’s got 15 or working and a small out world. I’m so nervous to take care of them right haha

  • @ElReinoDeLasHormigas
    @ElReinoDeLasHormigas Před 4 lety +2

    Nice video😁

  • @ShironCollab
    @ShironCollab Před 9 dny

    I have a camponotus colony, and now has 2 workers

  • @Ants_india0802
    @Ants_india0802 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I use to keep camponotus modoc i found her in my village. She is my first queen.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Nice! Local ants are always the best to start with in my opinion. Here is a video on species I generally recomend otherwise: czcams.com/video/H_gUXQhSyPM/video.html&ab_channel=AntsVienna

  • @SkitStatic2
    @SkitStatic2 Před 2 lety +2

    I got a Camponotus-nicobarensis online it came in a bunch of 3 i hope they will do fine they are arriving soon i know there not meant for multiple queens but they already have 10-15 workers as the kit said

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello there. YES - Camponotus Nicobarensis can have multiple Queens in a colony, if they founded the colony together (merging colonies later on does not work because Queens could be killed). I have a 2-Queen Camp. Nicobarensis colony - you can check it out here: czcams.com/video/d4KGJm55kQQ/video.html

    • @SkitStatic2
      @SkitStatic2 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna thanks i will watch the video

  • @limetealstudios6502
    @limetealstudios6502 Před 4 lety +5

    Great video! I have a Camponotus herculeanus queen that I just caught!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you - Nice catch!

    • @lauraart8175
      @lauraart8175 Před 4 lety +1

      I just caught one like half an hour ago, my first pet ant I'm so excited!🐜😋😖

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      @@lauraart8175 Cool! Take good care of her. You can watch some of my Tutorials here: czcams.com/video/ih00NnzeDiQ/video.html

    • @timeforacrusade9184
      @timeforacrusade9184 Před 4 lety

      I have mine for 4 years but it is still just a lonely queen.

  • @davechae8734
    @davechae8734 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the advise i'm actually new to keeping queen ants =) ♡

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Hello Chae! Glad my video helped you out :)
      If you are generally new to ant keeping I suggest you have a look at my beginner series. These videos will make your start in the hobby much easier😉 czcams.com/video/ih00NnzeDiQ/video.html

  • @MediaCentralNews
    @MediaCentralNews Před 4 lety +1

    I’m thinking about getting a Black Carpenter ant colony and this video helped very much. Thanks 😃🐜🦟

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm glad when my videos help you guys out.
      Hopefully your decision ended in a Yes😉

    • @tclaunchpad8813
      @tclaunchpad8813 Před 4 lety

      Hey I can help out I currently have 2 one who is almost having workers

  • @antworld9243
    @antworld9243 Před 3 lety +1

    ok thankyou for that and my colony move in about 2 days ago i hop i get a good colony and i have SUBCRIBED hit the bell love your vidos

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      hey there! Glad I could help you out - working on the next video right now ;)

  • @praneeth8142
    @praneeth8142 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice video

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Check our new Giveaway Video ;)

  • @prossit
    @prossit Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I have a beautiful Camponotus Chilensis Queen !!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, hope it was helpful to you :) These Chilensis look similar to Camp. Fulvopilosus

  • @agaimless3724
    @agaimless3724 Před rokem +2

    Camponotus floridanus Florida carpenter ants I have a 4 queen colony with about a 100 workers I catch the queens at night after the rain stopped on the side of my house

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Cool! I've heard from many many ant keepers they have success at night. I myself have only caught 2 Queens at night in Greece: czcams.com/video/frmG2VG6uSU/video.html&ab_channel=AntsVienna

  • @tranvietphu1298
    @tranvietphu1298 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m watching this because I’ll buy a 1 queen 10 worker colony

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      Congrats to your new ant colony then! What species did you go for?

    • @tranvietphu1298
      @tranvietphu1298 Před 4 lety +2

      It’s a camponotus nicobarensis colony

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +3

      Camponotus Nicobarensis are an excellent choice! I have a Palylist dedicated to them czcams.com/video/rkG2mfH_cW0/video.html

    • @tranvietphu1298
      @tranvietphu1298 Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you very much

  • @chase6785
    @chase6785 Před 4 lety +1

    just found 6 camponotus pennsylvanicus queens in a rotting log behind my house. Its still kind of chilly so it was a great time to catch a few of them with some workers :)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      I am honestly no fan of taking established colonies away from the wild, but if you can provide a similar experience in a nice, big Formicarium they should be fine👌🐜

    • @chase6785
      @chase6785 Před 4 lety +2

      I set the log out as bait last season. The colonies where all young with less then 7 workers. Like fishing. Sport anting :)

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX Před 4 měsíci +1

    Honey water gets moldy.
    Pure tiny drops won't.
    Knowing there is an energy source makes all the difference 😊

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 měsíci

      True. But there are many species that get stuck even into the smallest pure drops and others (like Camp. Nicobarensis) that only drink very "thin" honeywater

    • @FizzleFX
      @FizzleFX Před měsícem

      @@AntsVienna
      Pure honey does soak into cotton nicely. It may takes a minute but its safe for any race I think. Even Acorn (which are tiny) can work with that :)
      If the cotton is pure and the honey unwatered this should also last a long time. They get to 'suckle' the cotton' whenever they want and the honey is fairly easy removed. Pick cotton and clean that one spot a bit.
      My Bigheads love to stuff water+honeywater reservoirs with sand and siffon its content (for easy consumption). They like being messy.

  • @islandtrader9055
    @islandtrader9055 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful video! I am new!
    I have C. Sansabeanus & C. Discolor. Both new queens purchases 1-with eggs, 1-with eggs & workers. I live in Puerto Rico.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      Hello there! The species you got sound pretty cool. Take good care of them - in the start it's best to leave the Campo Queens alone do their thing and look only once a week or every two weeks. Greetings from Vienna, Austria

    • @islandtrader9055
      @islandtrader9055 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank You!

  • @user-zk6dk5cg4g
    @user-zk6dk5cg4g Před 5 měsíci +1

    Do you have too put it in a test tube when u first catch it or can u place it in a enclosure

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 5 měsíci

      You can place her in an enclosure, BUT test tube will always yield better results

  • @danielpapp7869
    @danielpapp7869 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a C. Vagus colony with 11 worker, I love them. I catch the Q in my garden

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! I also caught a couple of Queen last year, so there will be content on Camponotus Vagus on the channel this year🙂

    • @danielpapp7869
      @danielpapp7869 Před 3 lety

      Cool! :D

  • @angelosvass1001
    @angelosvass1001 Před 2 lety +2

    I think the best option when you are begginer is to get 2 colonies at least, 1 ready with workers and one or more queens you find on your own, you just prepare the test tubes and let the queens be, check on them once in 1-2 weeks and just have fun with the established one with workers and check on them whenever you want, I dont mean to annoy the ants just that you can watch them without the fear of losing the eggs/larvae, Thats what I am gonna do when I get my first colony.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +2

      Hello there. Fair idea with the 2 colonies to start. I personally have caught all Queens on this channel by myself (only exception Camp. Nicobarensis exotic). I just love watching them grow into colonies and flourish 🐜🐜🐜

    • @angelosvass1001
      @angelosvass1001 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna I know the best option and the most rewarding is to catch your queen on your own but here it hasnt rain for one and a half month and the weather is too hot and dry, so no nuptial flights happen yet, I found a ant keeper in my area that he will sell me a messor barbarus colony with 15-20 workers for cheap to help me out start into the hobby, and I will continue search when it will rain. I think this will be a good option because when I finally manage to get a queen, if I dont have another ant colony it will be really hard no to check out and look at them every 5 mins.. :D

  • @davids4495
    @davids4495 Před 3 lety +1

    Carpenter ant nuptial are back in the Midwest. Theyre pretty small this year.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the Update! Yes, due to untypically cold weather, big nuptials haven't happened yet

    • @davids4495
      @davids4495 Před 3 lety

      @@AntsVienna Last year, lucius niger garden ants held what seemed like their largest nuptial flight in a decade.

  • @mindchops346
    @mindchops346 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your vids

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for the support Mimchop - Merry Christmas!🎄

  • @nini6979
    @nini6979 Před 2 lety +1

    how often do you give her honeywater whilte the testtube time? and what could you give them instead of honeywater?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      For every ant I give 1 small honeaywater-drop per week. So, for Queen + 2 workers I would give 3 small droplets once a week. You could use sugarwater instead of honeaywater, but in my experience ants accept honeywater better (=are more likely to eat it). You could also use some Sunburst ant nectar if you have it at your disposal.

  • @trejonjoubert7606
    @trejonjoubert7606 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi i found a full camponotus maculatus nest and put into a setup of my own, the queens did stress out a bit but they seem fine for now with 80+ workers. will they still lay eggs? (the queens are in a dark enclosure of the tank and i give them proper nutrition, although there is mild vibration where i live, eg opening of doors, bit of noise etc and cant find a better place for them) Some workers react to noise where most dont at all so hoping the queens will still produce new workers etc.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +2

      Hello there! Not sure about Camponotus Maculatus living habits, since I haven't kept them.
      HOWEVER, one of our Discord Communitys' moderators "Lynn" is keeping Camponotus Maculatus successfully. I suggest you ask her directly on discord: discord.gg/PBw6BvU

  • @hanzfranz1394
    @hanzfranz1394 Před 2 lety +1

    Find deine Videos voll gut

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Hey, danke. Hoffe mein English ist klar verständlich😃

    • @hanzfranz1394
      @hanzfranz1394 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna Wenn man es mit meinem vergleicht dann ist bei dir ein großer unterschied

    • @hanzfranz1394
      @hanzfranz1394 Před 2 lety +1

      Also gut (:

  • @SkitStatic2
    @SkitStatic2 Před 2 lety +2

    Quick question for ant keeping i hate roaches qnd will never get them what should i use instead? Im trying to aim for a large colony im get my camponotus-nicobarensis soon

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello there! You don't have to use roaches... Here is what you can/should feed your ants: czcams.com/video/VsnlZWMjG7Y/video.html
      And here are some general tips that have helped many ant keepers out: czcams.com/video/OIFwRNQEQvU/video.html

  • @CanariosMadrid
    @CanariosMadrid Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing ants 👍🇪🇸🐜

  • @killerzweg509
    @killerzweg509 Před 3 lety +1

    I will pick up my camponotus herculeanus queen today😊

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      That sounds like the start of a new era!👍

    • @killerzweg509
      @killerzweg509 Před 3 lety

      @@AntsVienna it is! They are amazing. I got a queen and 5 workers. 2 larves and she got a couple of eggs aswell. Really nice!

  • @matthewfurman48
    @matthewfurman48 Před 4 lety +1

    I really liked your videos they are amazing! I live in the state of West Virginia in the U.S. The two most common Camponotus species I see around here are Camponotus pennsylvanicus and Camponotus americanus. I recently captured a Camponotus pennsylvanicus queen (she looks very similar to your Camponotus ligniperdus queen). I did not give her honey after catching her. Do you think this is ok? What do you feed your Camponotus ants? I really enjoyed your video, hope you make more!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello Matthew! Glad you like my video :) Camp. Pennsylvanicus are actually very much like Ligniperdus, at least in the care department. It is not neccessary to feed your Queen, I just do because it gives her a nice boost in the founding phase. I have a feeding playlist here: czcams.com/video/1qPmmX4ioVM/video.html
      If you want to know more about Camponotus care feel free to join our discord server - we've got lots of fellow ant keepers willing to help ;) discord.gg/PBw6BvU

  • @texaskb
    @texaskb Před 4 lety +1

    i have a camponoutis queen they are easy to keep

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Yes, Camponotus Ants are "low maintainance" early on indeed👍

  • @taniadevries6564
    @taniadevries6564 Před 2 lety +1

    Antsvianna what camera do u use

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh... back then I used my trusted HTC 10 🙂

  • @Passarium-1195
    @Passarium-1195 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a camponotus pennsylvanicus queen with larvae and one worker

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Cool! Not sure if these need hibenation now. Wish you fun with them ;)

  • @marcophoenix6287
    @marcophoenix6287 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg we are almost 1,000 likes you will be happy very happy

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      hello there. I am always happy when my videos help people out :)

  • @alexanderkinney9149
    @alexanderkinney9149 Před 2 lety +1

    Harberi and Modoc!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice! I know many people that like Modoc👍

  • @sunnys3512
    @sunnys3512 Před 4 lety +3

    I love you’re videos I live in Canada tho

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Glad you like my videos - you guys in Canada have some awesome native species yourselves! ;)

    • @sunnys3512
      @sunnys3512 Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you

  • @taniadevries6564
    @taniadevries6564 Před 2 lety +1

    I got a camponotus ligniperda

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      And you won't regret it :)
      The only thing you need with this species is a LOT of patience... they grow VERY slow

  • @SkyViewOfficial0
    @SkyViewOfficial0 Před rokem +1

    i actually fullfilled all these requirements at now, except sugar water... like, i just caught her today i dont wanna disturb her
    i prob feed her after 1 week

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Yes, that sounds good. I personally put them in test tubes the day I catch them and them give them a few days of rest (4-7 Days) before their first meal.

  • @jeskepifish3162
    @jeskepifish3162 Před 4 lety +1

    Hmmmm thanks

  • @thedailytoast4872
    @thedailytoast4872 Před 4 lety +6

    I've just managed to get two camponotus vicinus to become friendly so I'm looking for tips on a two queens colony, my camponotus modoc is in extreme stress because I changed checked on her too much, so make sure you don't do that!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +3

      Nice! Hope they stay friendly and you have a big healthy colony ;)
      It's best to only check every 2 weeks on Camponotus Queens before the first workers are born.

  • @bancroftbugz7925
    @bancroftbugz7925 Před 2 lety +1

    Have a Modoc colony! About 7 workers and some brood.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +2

      Camp. Modoc are cool! How old is your colony? from last year?

    • @bancroftbugz7925
      @bancroftbugz7925 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna yes last spring!

  • @fharni
    @fharni Před 4 lety +1

    I would like to habe a Camponotus queen too, but i did not found one this year. Now I am too late and have to wait for next year.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      You could still find a "late" Camponotus Queen now. Just keep your eyes open. czcams.com/video/oYa63Qh1usw/video.html

  • @mixalislol5994
    @mixalislol5994 Před 3 lety +3

    Evagelos is a greek name too!

  • @Super_Andrei
    @Super_Andrei Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have a Componatus Vagus ant colony

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 měsíci

      Cool! How do you like them?
      Here is my guide on the species, if you are looking for more information: czcams.com/video/3m2fOW5nM48/video.html

    • @Super_Andrei
      @Super_Andrei Před měsícem +1

      Thanks AntsVienna, but I have seen almost all the actual videos including this one and I love your channel.

  • @blackspiraldancer6
    @blackspiraldancer6 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m going to pick up a camponotus Queen tomorrow that I’ve purchased. She already has workers established. Would opening the test tube, stabilizing it, and placing it in a small Tupperware dish or small insect terrarium be alright? I’m worried about opening it when it’s time for feeding.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +2

      Congrats! Placing the Test tube in a little insect terrarium (make sure there are no gaps where the ants could escape) is the better choice. Just don't open the the test tube right away. Let it sit in still for a day before opening and feeding (so the ants won't get stressed😉)

    • @blackspiraldancer6
      @blackspiraldancer6 Před 3 lety +1

      Cool, appreciate it!

  • @Reshtarc
    @Reshtarc Před 6 měsíci +1

    Set ups like this are for when the queen is new and she is full on wing muscle to feed her young. I got 3 queens now in December all their brood have failed. I could use a guide on how to keep them alive feeding and needs to help her get to spring so she will restart laying and try to build brood pile again. This is a Huge challenge for a novice ant keeper. I see zero guides on this subject just how to keep new queens. Well what about the ones that are not new but still in the box so to speak. How to care for them to get to year 2 and a real founding.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 6 měsíci

      Hello there. What Camponotus species exactly do you keep? In winter most need hibernation. During this time the Queens do hardly need any food, but are in need of water and need to be kept at certain (lower) temperatures. I suggest you check out my FULL BEGINNER Playlist, which teaches many basics of ant keeping. 👉 czcams.com/video/OIFwRNQEQvU/video.html
      After that if you still have questions (which normal and fine by the way😉), feel free to join out AntVienna Discord Chats. There we are over 1000 ant keepers in constant exchange about how to optimally keep ants amongst other things. 👉 Here is a discord invite for you: discord.gg/PBw6BvU

  • @shakirshatnawi1738
    @shakirshatnawi1738 Před 3 lety +3

    I have a camponotus Sansabeans queen whith two workers

  • @erengineer9793
    @erengineer9793 Před 2 lety +1

    I take with me a camponotus vagus . With some owrkers 4 or 6.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Nice! I also have Camp. Vagus and will be making a video about them soon😉

  • @karenchouchana1955
    @karenchouchana1955 Před 4 lety +1

    hi i need help my ant colony is not moving but there not dead do you know what it means? please help i am worried

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Have you reasearched on the particular species? Maybe they have some sort of hibernation czcams.com/video/ytDswVH5J2g/video.html
      If you need more ant keeping tips feel free to join our discord and ask there - we have both beginner and experinced ant keepers from all over the wolrd! discord.gg/PBw6BvU

  • @josephhazelgrave625
    @josephhazelgrave625 Před rokem +2

    Hellooo, hope you well!! I absolutely love your videos!! Very very very helpful for me as I am a brand new ant keeper, I have just received a camponotus singularis queen, I ordered her with a brood but unfortunately she must’ve ate them in transit, I have done some major research on her but I didn’t account for this situation for her to eat her brood have you got any videos covering this, I have tried to look but I am new to you tube also, thank you Vienna!

    • @josephhazelgrave625
      @josephhazelgrave625 Před rokem +1

      It was from ant antics just so you know

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Hello Joseph! Welcome to ant keeping :)
      It is pretty common for Queens to eat their brood if they are feeling stressed - and transit is one of those situations. Just make sure you keep your Queen in the dark and no vibrations or checking on her over the next 5-6 weeks at least, so she can calm down and start laying eggs again. Since you are new to ant keeping I suggest you these videos, they contain all the basic information you will need to get started 👉 czcams.com/video/OIFwRNQEQvU/video.html

    • @josephhazelgrave625
      @josephhazelgrave625 Před rokem +1

      @@AntsVienna wow thank you so much, you are a diamond 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @josephhazelgrave625
      @josephhazelgrave625 Před rokem +1

      @@AntsVienna so should I leave them in the box they can in for 5weeks no food or anything?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem

      Keep your Queen/colony in a Test tube setup ideally

  • @haztaz235
    @haztaz235 Před 3 lety +1

    Can all c. Species be 2 queebs?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello there. NO, in fact most Camponotus sp. are monogynus (1 Queen). Be sure to inform yourself before putting any 2 Queens together, as they might fight to the death either right away or after the first workers get born. If you want to know more. feel free to join our Discord discord.gg/PBw6BvU community, where a lot of experienced ant keepers can answer your questions in chat💬

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX Před 4 měsíci +1

    I plugged my test tube to an arena once she had 4 workers.
    ALL IN ONES are only good after a dozen workers and even then not ideal.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 měsíci

      It depends on what you are going for... With modular ant farms you can adjust things as colony grows easier, BUT all.in.ones are great for those who like to have everything in one place and a complete setup - also more compact than modular designs

  • @antworld9243
    @antworld9243 Před 3 lety +1

    is millworms good for camponotus barbaricus

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Yes, they are a protein source. Just make sure to pre-cut them before feeding ;)

  • @li-lan5776
    @li-lan5776 Před 4 lety +1

    I caught a local Componotus pennyslvanicus which I assumed was a scout because I found her randomly wandering through my house. I have her in a little formicarium and she's already tunneling so I don't want to move her at this point. If she is a queen I hope she does well

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +2

      Hello there - nicely done👍
      This Video will help you distinguish if she is a Queen or not. If she isn't you can just let her go where you found her.
      czcams.com/video/Nc2QT_STnK8/video.html

    • @li-lan5776
      @li-lan5776 Před 4 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna thanks, I'll check it out :) though I probably won't be letting her go in the middle of the sunroom XD

    • @li-lan5776
      @li-lan5776 Před 4 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna alright watched it and I think she is a queen. She's really big (around 13mm) and has the enlarged gaster. I can't get a close enough look to see if there's wing scars without disturbing her though

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Nice, take good care of her ;)

  • @alexandrosvafeiadis9049
    @alexandrosvafeiadis9049 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video and very helpful but I'd like to ask where your name comes from. It sounds like greek but I am not sure.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Geia sou Alexandre! Yes, my name is Greek, since I was born there :)

  • @anag5144
    @anag5144 Před 3 lety

    I have 1 queen Camponotus vittatus. It is easy to find here in Brazil.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Nice - I love the color of vittatus! Only yellow ants here in Austria are Lasius Flavus, but they are pretty small in comparison...

  • @thatguywiththechainsaws
    @thatguywiththechainsaws Před 2 lety +1

    i have camponotus vagus

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Cool! Vagus are nice. I even have made an ant guide about them - you can check it out here: czcams.com/video/3m2fOW5nM48/video.html

  • @antzilla1752
    @antzilla1752 Před 2 lety +3

    I have 2 camponotus ant colonies, nicobarensis and vagus. My nicobarensis is doing fine but my vagus is not laying eggs. I dont know what to do.

    • @antzilla1752
      @antzilla1752 Před 2 lety +1

      And how often should i feed them. They are 1 queen and two workers (nanitics)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +1

      Cool. I am working on a video about Vagus currently. With Queen + 2 nanitics I would feed 2 drops of honeywater per week and a fruit fly or spider leg every 14 days. Also, Vagus hibernate from October - March, so it is normal for the Queen to not lay any more eggs this year

    • @antzilla1752
      @antzilla1752 Před 2 lety +1

      Another problem i've encounterd is my sister she makes sound and disturbs my ants when they need to be alone (im 10 and my sister 8)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Disturbing the ants isn't good! Anyway - the Camp Vagus video is now online🙂 czcams.com/video/3m2fOW5nM48/video.html

  • @antworld9243
    @antworld9243 Před 3 lety +1

    the colony is doing good and the Queen has 11 workers i have feed them honey and they like it

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Nice to hear your colony is doing good👍

  • @alexben3780
    @alexben3780 Před 4 lety +1

    Camponotus Ligniperdus and Camponotus Vagus

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      Cool! I just found Vagus myself lately - czcams.com/video/oYa63Qh1usw/video.html

    • @alexben3780
      @alexben3780 Před 4 lety

      @@AntsVienna niice

  • @antworld9243
    @antworld9243 Před 3 lety +1

    i keep camponotus barbaricus and i got the queen with workers

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Nice to hear that! How is the colony doing now???
      I got a Queen from a shop but she died on me 2 Jears ago... love the species!

  • @rickvangraan6325
    @rickvangraan6325 Před 4 lety +1

    i have a colony of camponotus cosmicos

  • @antsireland1261
    @antsireland1261 Před 4 lety +1

    hi would love c.lingneperda
    but soon i might be getting a colony of C.nicoberensis
    plus first :)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      C. Nicobarensis certainly are a nice option, since they don't hybernate.
      C. Ligniperdus are really cool looking and huge, even when compared to other C. species.
      Can't blame you, whichever you might be getting (first). ;)

    • @antsireland1261
      @antsireland1261 Před 4 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna ive found a nice sized colony of sale (1q-100w) love the colouration too!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      @@antsireland1261 Sounds nice :) I just love how their mesosoma is matt red (crimson), while head and gaster are glossy black.

    • @antsireland1261
      @antsireland1261 Před 4 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna ive seen a lot of variation sometimes a darker mesosoma with a bright head and abdomen or other way around and i love the look of the major they a pretty big heads with a big bright colours!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      @@antsireland1261 I've notice that the first workers a Queen produces (nanetics) are always darker overall. As the colony grows, bigger, brighter workers are born.

  • @sLife_-
    @sLife_- Před 3 lety +1

    💚💚💚

  • @MagagahAhahhss
    @MagagahAhahhss Před měsícem +1

    Hi I caught a red and black species with about 100 workers and two queens the queens have been getting along for a month is this normal?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 22 dny

      Well, some Queens get along better than others. I don't know if I would call it normal, but if it works for you/your ants that's fine, right? 😉🐜

    • @MagagahAhahhss
      @MagagahAhahhss Před 21 dnem

      @@AntsVienna post soon?

  • @baronahata7398
    @baronahata7398 Před 4 lety +1

    Omg , Perfect! I made new videos too

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! Your turcestanus look very nice, so colourful.

  • @themicroplanetblog1316
    @themicroplanetblog1316 Před 4 lety +1

    Since most ants cannot discern the color red, would they be able to see light from a flashlight covered in transparent red film?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Heard that with the red color too. Yet not scientifically proven.
      To answer your Question:
      I have tried that with the flash light myself on various ant species.
      Result is mostly the same: They do react to the red covered flashlight, but not as hectic as to normal light...
      They shortly turn in the red lights direction and then turn away and do their thing again.
      So I can't say that they don't see it. Instead it seems they just don't get agitated by it.

  • @antworld9243
    @antworld9243 Před 3 lety

    ok thankyou and my workers is lefeing the Queen in the test tube bi her self the workers are moveing the eggs in the new nest but not the Queen what sill i do

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety

      Queens always move last. sometimes workers even force them move

  • @antssea9192
    @antssea9192 Před 4 lety +1

    nice vid! too bad I don't have a campo queen :(

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! I suggest getting one then. ;)

    • @antssea9192
      @antssea9192 Před 4 lety +2

      Actually, i just got one about 2 weeks ago and im very happy! Its a camponotus irritans i think

    • @James-tv2bm
      @James-tv2bm Před 4 lety

      Ants SEA congrats!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 4 lety

      @@antssea9192 Nice, just make sure to give them enough privacy early on. ;)

  • @FizzleFX
    @FizzleFX Před 4 měsíci +1

    25-30?? I read 21-24 for Foreli...
    Messor go 21-26. I keep both around 24-25

  • @Batuhan01vara
    @Batuhan01vara Před 3 lety +1

    How many days does a camponotus egg hatch?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +2

      It depends on the species and temperature you keep them

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +2

      Camp. Ligniperdus and Herculaenus are the biggest european Camponotus and need around 70 days from egg to worker.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 3 lety +2

      Most of other Camponotus sp need less than that

    • @Batuhan01vara
      @Batuhan01vara Před 3 lety +1

      @@AntsVienna thanx 😉

  • @milk0427
    @milk0427 Před rokem +3

    I have black carpenter ants but all the workers died except the queen even though they were new not old pls help

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před rokem +1

      Do you still keep your colony/queen in a test tube? I've made the experience it is best to lay the test tube in a container and open it up (foraging area) when the Camponotus Queens get their first workers... Staying in a closed test tube for too long seems to damage their well-being

    • @milk0427
      @milk0427 Před rokem +1

      @@AntsVienna thanks

  • @joebothehobo5895
    @joebothehobo5895 Před 2 lety +1

    How many ants is the best to move into a little formicarium

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety +2

      I give some tips on how many ants your colony should have before moving them in to a formicarium in this videoczcams.com/video/OIFwRNQEQvU/video.html

    • @joebothehobo5895
      @joebothehobo5895 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @jackwoodcock3169
    @jackwoodcock3169 Před 2 lety +1

    Camponotus Turkistanicus, bought in a shop

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Před 2 lety

      Turkistanicus sure are nice👍🐜

  • @cocus260587
    @cocus260587 Před 4 lety +1

    Camponotus ligniperdus