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Post by samp666 on Jan 13, 2012 20:34:13 GMT
Hello, I've recently joined this forum and want to buy some more ants. I've had 2 ant colonies in the past (both Lasius Niger). My Mum doesn't seem to like them very much so she is reluctant to let me buy some. Anyone got any Ideas of how to persuade her?  |
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David
Leaf Cutter Ant 
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Post by David on Jan 13, 2012 20:55:42 GMT
You could offer to help her with the housework?
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Post by Jenny on Jan 13, 2012 21:41:11 GMT
Hi Sam welcome to the AntHill
You have to gain her trust in you to not let them escape which is what most mothers are worried about. This can be done simply by using an escape proof set up, eg an AntWorld type formicarium. If it is the act of buying queen/colony,then the only other way is to wait for the mating season but that is another 6months away, or see if there are some going free.
Where are you keeping them?
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jan 14, 2012 9:41:04 GMT
Hi Samp666, and welcome to the Ant Hill  Have you told your mum how educational ants are compared to other pets, and how insects have been around a lot longer than humans; and could survive in conditions which would kill most other creatures. We can learn a lot from ants, and they are very clean and great fun to keep.  |
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Post by samp666 on Jan 14, 2012 9:51:20 GMT
Thanks, I'll try that. |
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Post by samp666 on Jan 14, 2012 9:52:44 GMT
In a glass formicairium.
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jan 14, 2012 9:59:16 GMT
Is that the upright slim type set up, or some other kind of formicarium?  |
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Post by samp666 on Jan 14, 2012 10:06:49 GMT
No its a 30 by 20 3D type.
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Post by Wood~Ant on Jan 14, 2012 12:01:42 GMT
I am not sure what the 3D looks like. Do you have a photo or link to show what this set up is?
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Post by samp666 on Jan 14, 2012 16:26:16 GMT
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Post by samp666 on Jan 15, 2012 14:36:48 GMT
Yes!!!! I think finally my Mum is going to decide whether I can get ants! After spending all day helping her with the housework I asked her again about it. She says when my Dad gets home in a couple of hours they will decide. I think it looks positive. ;D
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David
Leaf Cutter Ant
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Post by David on Jan 15, 2012 14:51:57 GMT
Helping with housework never fails!
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Post by samp666 on Jan 15, 2012 15:24:18 GMT
Yea thanks for your advice.  |
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