Messors - R.I.P

[barney636]

Well my Messor Barbarus colony is no more,

Queen died 2 weeks ago ( no idea why) leaving 8 workers,
They have all died out randomly. Were eating fine etc but the last one died this morning.

I suppose they could have just given up on life having no purpose?

[Shawn]

Sorry to hear that Barney

My queen is not doing much better I still got no workers or brood that I can see Better luck next time


Shawn

[barney636]

I think you are right with the "better luck next time".
Easy to feel put off with these things but From reading many posts on here I have learned it can be a very hit and miss hobby.

I will try again, Think I'll get a queen with workers this time to save the initial will she / won't she saga .

Anyone got any colony's for sale at the mo? Or suggestions for different species that They recommend (I like big ants)

Hope your queen sorts her self out mate.

[Shawn]

I've had no luck with the so called easy L.nigers longest I've every kept them is around 12 months. So a lot of the time it's luck or natures way. But you should never give up and buying a colony is a good idea

Antstore and Edu-Sci both have Messors in stock last I looked (links at top of home page) I've seen some on Ebay but thats up to you


Shawn

[barney636]

Ok mate-

Have started new thread:
queenant.proboards82.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=alien&thread=2092

Please feel free all to give me your opinions.