New Myrmecocystus Mexicanus colony.

[Wood~Ant]

I kept my M. mimicus colony in a dirt set up, and you will see from this thread how mexicanus dig out a nest in the soil. Honey Pot Ant Nest

[jimbodw07]

Cool! I've read a lot of Gordon Snelling's work online. I recently posted a question on his website to help me identify this species because M.mexicanus and M.testaceus look overwhelmingly the same. He added that it could be M.testaceus, but until we look at the first workers, we can't know for sure if it's either Mexicanus or Testaceus.
I'll check out your journal on the M.mimicus species. This should prove very helpful in my learning experience.
Thank you Woodant.

[jimbodw07]

Here is a short clip of the new callow workers from the dirt set up.
s344.photobucket.com/user/jimbodw07_2008/media/CallowWorkers.mp4.html

s344.photobucket.com/user/jimbodw07_2008/media/CallowWorkers.mp4.html

[Wood~Ant]

I have to say it, but like most babies newly emerged callow ants do have that certain cuteness about them. 

[jimbodw07]

Haha yes! I know what you mean Woodant. I know it sounds a bit weird, but I kinda feel attached to these little creatures. Every time I check on the queen, I can see these tiny creatures scattering about in her nest.

[Deleted]

Been a long time.
How are they.