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Post by Wood~Ant on Jul 11, 2017 14:08:33 GMT
I no longer keep Cataglyphis velox, but they were a fantastic ant species to own. |
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Post by TenebrousNova on Jul 11, 2017 14:38:38 GMT
Having observed this species in the wild before, I'd definitely like to try keeping them one day. They're quite hard to get hold of though, not to mention expensive.
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Post by jeoff82 on Jul 11, 2017 14:54:16 GMT
They look quite cool. Are they Asian?
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jul 11, 2017 15:07:03 GMT
They look quite cool. Are they Asian? They come from Portugal or Spain, and also found in other warm regions around the Mediterranean. |
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Post by Thebugman on Jul 11, 2017 17:14:44 GMT
Always keep an eye out for Cataglyphis when on holiday, they are a joy to watch. It's a shame they aren't sold that often.
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Post by jeoff82 on Jul 11, 2017 17:17:14 GMT
Are they rare then?
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Post by TenebrousNova on Jul 11, 2017 17:38:05 GMT
They are also native to Africa, as I found them in Morocco whilst on holiday.
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Post by Thebugman on Jul 11, 2017 17:40:24 GMT
I don't think they are rare, but they are quite difficult to keep in captivity which means that few colonies are sold; and those that are sold are expensive. |
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Post by jeoff82 on Jul 11, 2017 17:42:20 GMT
I don't think they are rare, but they are quite difficult to keep in captivity which means that few colonies are sold; and those that are sold are expensive. I see a French website normally sell them for one hundred euros. What is hard about keeping them? What problems do people run into with them? |
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Post by Thebugman on Jul 11, 2017 17:50:39 GMT
I don't think they are rare, but they are quite difficult to keep in captivity which means that few colonies are sold; and those that are sold are expensive. I see a French website normally sell them for one hundred euros. What is hard about keeping them? What problems do people run into with them? I am not too sure but I think it has something to do with the high temperatures they require. I think if I remember correctly from woods old journal, the colony just ended up dying out due to inactivity. I would love a colony of these but they seem like a rather finicky species to keep. |
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jul 11, 2017 22:59:45 GMT
Velox is easier to keep than others in the genus, but does prefer a lot of warmth with low humidity. I think it got a bit too cold for mine as they were in a glass tank with no heat mat.
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Post by Thebugman on Jul 11, 2017 23:47:14 GMT
Velox is easier to keep than others in the genus, but does prefer a lot of warmth with low humidity. I think it got a bit too cold for mine as they were in a glass tank with no heat mat. Where did you buy your colony from? I can never find this species and Lasius umbratus for sale at reasonable prices. |
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jul 12, 2017 6:54:34 GMT
Velox is easier to keep than others in the genus, but does prefer a lot of warmth with low humidity. I think it got a bit too cold for mine as they were in a glass tank with no heat mat. Where did you buy your colony from? I can never find this species and Lasius umbratus for sale at reasonable prices. A member of the forum who was called King of Ants, but he has since left the UK and is long gone. |
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jul 12, 2017 7:46:51 GMT
2 photos of a worker feeding.   |
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