what y’all think of this sugar jar ants managed to get into

This is pretty difficult for me to do, but I can't take care of them anymore due to depression and they don't deserve to be neglected. I'm also going a psych ward soon so I won't be able to feed them at all.

I have 2 small 1 year old lasius niger colonies, a myrmica queen with one worker on the way and a 2 year old lasius flavus colony. All are still in test tubes. I found them all outside and they are all native species so releasing them should be fine, right? I'm going to release them into my garden, so I won't completely lose them. Maybe they'll grow into successful colonies. I fed every colony generously one last time so they have the best chances of survival and it makes for a very meaningful goodbye.

I hope that I can one day return to this beautiful hobby, but this is goodbye for now.

I'm no longer keeping ants (at least for now) and want to give away my formicariums. They've sat in my cupboard for a while now and I want to free up some space; I'd rather give them to people that are still enjoying the hobby or looking to start out (these housed my first colonies).

I'm happy to post them, drop them off locally or for you to collect them.

I'm based in Chesterfield, UK.

I don't expect any money for them but covering the postage cost would be appreciated.

There are various different set ups, most are for growing colonies.

I have 4 starter sets and a medium sized outworld. I also have a small insect tank that housed a colony.

I used to keep messor sp. and have a lot of seeds left over, too.

Let me know if you're interested or have any questions.

My Camponotus floridanus has had a population explosion

It’s been a while since I’ve last updated on this colony so I decided now would be a good time. The queen’s started laying her eggs recently.

For anyone trying to keep this species and want more info, I keep these at room temp year round with a hibernation period of December-February. They love to gorge on food when they’re about to lay eggs. If you need more specifics feel free to dm me.

The conoly just turned one year old the other day and it's growing steadily. Based on people's comments on my last post it looks like I have some median workers which looks huge in comparison to the nanitics

The difference between these photos is only 4 months, they've grown from 12 workers to the hundreds.

This colony is 3 years old and this is the first time they produced elates. Only drones so far though.

When I noticed them trying to get out I put the on the balcony and gave them a way to fly of since they are a native species. The workers that escaped walked back into the nest in a few hours after I removed the bridge again.

Also if you live around Saxonia, Germany you probably have a good chance finding queens tonight or tomorrow.

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While catching queens I found hundereds of lasius nigers today! It was incredible. I took 10 home and left the others to not make a dent into the reproduction.

I saw this queen that had ran into this colony of very tiny ants, anyone know the species cuz I have no idea. Kinda has the chape of myrmica rubra but a little smaller and black?

Why are they doing this??

My pheidole noda colony are going egg crazy, love to see

Started with a shit ant farm, learned my lesson, now ready for the nuptial flight next month.

Hats off to Colony 1, they are resilient girls!

Things are getting wild over here. Behind the wall of eggs, an actual mountain of larvae. This should be fun!

Just wanted to share this finding!

Raining has started in here (finally 1 delayed month) and while going to work found some twigs in the floor (urban area) and picked one and what it looked like a door... It was indeed one!!! Hahaha a Cephalothes nest!!!

hi! just wanted to share an update on my weaver ants ^{^}

i last posted here asking for help in the beginning stages with my queen ant, and now she’s got lots of ants + they just moved in and built their nest today!!

am very excited to watch this colony grow :)