A Plague of Parasites Broke Out in My Giant Rainforest Vivarium

My giant cloud rainforest vivarium, Pantdora, has been facing a threat of mites infecting a colony of ants. On my quest to find out what kind of mites they are, I attempt to affect environmental conditions and observe how the mites react to the changes. In this episode, I learn and gain insight into the role of parasites in nature, as well as discover some new surprising species appearing in the rainforest. I hope you enjoy this Season 2, episode 2 of my Ecosystem Vivarium Series. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
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[@AntsCanada]

BTW - Mites are arachnids! It's truly the Age of Arachnida!

[@AsteromorphSucks]

Poggers

[@SoupMagoosh]

Never knew mites were that closely related to spiders, cool

[@minipixel6225]

Just wait until the ticks follow, I mean we already got spiders and mites.

[@WhoShortsVids]

@@AsteromorphSucks Indeed

[@user-pd2tf3zp6v]

What?! Really?! Had no idea!

[@atlehman69]

I've been on KZbin since 2006. This is easily one of the most addictive series I've ever watched. The fact that its also educational instead of mind numbing garbage like most addictive content makes it possibly the greatest thing I've ever come across on YT.

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you for being part of Pantdora's journey! 🙏🐜🌿🐜

[@master_zar]

Well said.

[@ZedKay86]

Totally agree

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

Love it 🎉

[@gershwincharles5347]

💯%

[@tytyBets]

S2 Ep.7 “So a homeless man has decided to make nest in the lower Atrium. He must of snuck in with the plants I added”

[@matthewhogue8269]

Best comment by far

[@SomeoneRandomDuck]

@matthewhogue8269 fr tho

[@CodyKatastrophic]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robbypodobinski824]

Lmao!!!

[@hazmat4629]

That little ant running around with it's butt up is hilarious and adorable. 😂

[@AntsCanada]

🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@thrashandburn10221]

Cmoooon put em up put em uuup

[@keeper6458]

​@@thrashandburn10221😂😂😂

[@tytyBets]

these ants are disgusting covered in mites

[@hazmat4629]

@@tytyBets the one ant running around for honeydew....

[@huntercool2232]

I feel like one singular ladybug is nowhere near enough to control the mealybug population. You should probably release more into Pandora.

[@Georgeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Yes

[@indy7818]

Pantdora*

[@Douglas_I]

That super major has no idea millions of people are actually watching her and somewhat emotionally attached to her well-being regarding the mites!

[@Rider339]

It's actually a her not a him, all ants are female except for some elates. That super major is a female.

[@MeCooper]

​@@Rider339Uh it's 2024, We don't know that ants pronouns...

[@vladbastovka6813]

@@MeCooper 😂😂😂

[@Matt-oo8fk]

​@@MeCooper😂nice. unbelievable how @Rider339 would assume gender like that.

[@t1sk1jukka]

Tbh as a woman it annoys me that everything seems to be assumed male by default lol. From most animals to humans. Even though for example ants and bees we usually see are all female, ppl still going to say ”look at him” etc. Seeing a clearly female animal is still a male to most people. This coming from a non native english speaker too, whose native language doesn’t have gendered pronouns

[@guilhermebrito1998]

Gotta love how Smaug just pokes his head out like: "Wassup" after being gone for 4 or 5 days as if nothing happened. This lizard is already one of my favorite youtube personalities

[@ZeddisDead]

So that must be what you do too 😂

[@soniyashi]

hes that 1 online friend we've all met.

[@modestmeeshka]

Seriously!! With everything else going on in the world, if smaug dies, I don't know what I'm gonna do 😭

[@soniyashi]

@@modestmeeshka on the upside lizards tend to live for quite a few years especially if taken care of

[@stephaniess733]

So captivating. 40 years old, and I tune in weekly like it's a scheduled TV show. Truly, it's my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@AntsCanada]

🙏❤️🐜🌿

[@brandonlaird6876]

Dark Horde, Terra Raiders, Acrobats, Ghosts, Termites... We have all the makings of a Battle of Five Armies! Even including Smaug!

[@burakbam2210]

Let's not forget about dwarf ants and gnomes! They also have something to say!

[@zsigmondfeher4624]

Termites in top!

[@eg769]

That’s Emperor Smaug!

[@KizerCreative]

Don't forget to include the huntsman spiders as part of that army lineup.

[@user-pd2tf3zp6v]

lol don’t forget 400 spiders 🤣🤣🤣 lol my husband loved that I’m working on his spider phobia though lol he is letting me get a jumper for my birthday 😂 but he murders the harmless large house spiders we have says they are to big😅 small wins

[@Watchdog99]

Smaug looking over the hill at you like “what are you doing!! You knocked over all my furniture!!” 😂

[@justinm1721]

he really do have that wtf look on his face 😂😂

[@Riyoshi000]

“Yo how dare you wake me up from my weeklong nap!? Didn’t you see how hot it was??”

[@oscodains]

BBC Earth, Eat your heart out. No other documentary series allows one to start to understand the foodweb & ecosystem than this series.

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@azizshaffie3968]

We need an hour long special...its always shocking how 30 minutes go by watching Pantdora.

[@alexpolhill5840]

dear lord, that Parasite might actually be my least favorite animal

[@zaqzilla1]

Same

[@anukepin893]

Mite

[@zachh8016]

Definitely

[@near5148]

Imagine you are becoming controlled by a parasites yourself

[@YeoYolo]

There are many of parasites in this world. Ones that effect us more than you know. Ik it's scary, but some change our moods and how we eat as well. If a parasite likes certain elements in foods, it will make you crave them. Even help with bad food addiction as when you stop eating said food, the parasite will make you crave it, and also make you feel horrible unless you eat it. It needs it for its survival. Theres ones that also cause balding and also cause those affected to be grumpy and annoyed constantly. Demons are what they truly are... but there are amazing ways to fight them!! One amazing way is with ivermectin! It's commonly used as horse dewormer as horses have very sensitive digestive tracts. So it only kills parasites! There is also Avermectin, which is found in dandelion root, I believe. Ivermectin is a very amazing substance. It's CRAZY how there is no over the counter version for people (that ik of). Luckily, the "horse dewormer" is basically just ivermectin. It's gotten a bad name for itself somehow... but it is truly an amazing medicine. I know of a woman whose mom had limes disease, and she went on a self medicated experiment with ivermectin and (according to her) it CURED limes disease!! A disease known to only be able to be treated... at least, that's what the medical field here in America states. Which, btw, is not built to cure. Just to treat. Because constant medication means for money for them... it really ticks me off😤😡

[@S8bitSquirrel]

Forget choosing a side for House of the Dragon season 2, I'm too busy choosing sides in AntsCanadas vivarium wars

[@comfortablynumb9342]

IDK what House Of Dragon is but Ants Canada is fascinating

[@joeygamer5387]

Why do we need a House of a Dragon? Our dragon already has one.

[@Takedownman]

😂😂😂 This!

[@mattmorrison5479]

Acrobat ants for life!!

[@anabanananaa]

@@comfortablynumb9342 It’s like a backstory to game of thrones, if you have ever heard of it.

[@CylaChitty]

I LOVE these series and I have Watched you since I was 7. By the age of 12 I started making my own terrariums and started my own research. You are my hero, my inspiration and I hope you never stop making videos and encouraging people to enjoy nature while it's still here😁😁😁😁🤩🤩😍

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching! #antloveforever

[@user-tv3hd6jl1v]

I just wanna say thank you. I am 27 years old and Watch a lot of KZbin Content the last years. This is the Most beautiful and interesting Channel ive ever Seen. I love your Clan Voice. I love to learn about the Animals in Pandora. And i love to See How you put effort into this. Big thank you !!!!

[@AntsCanada]

You are so welcome!

[@AntsCanada]

Also, just to clarify, I mentioned that a parasitic relationship can sometimes lead to a mutualistic symbiosis, and I gave the example of the mealybugs in Pantdora, but to be clear: parasitism and mutualism are not the same thing. Thanks!

[@skb3000]

Give update on tarantula that you added, in pandora in the next episode!!

[@shameimaru_aya]

TLDR: Parasitic Relations Outcome 1: Peaceful Outcome 2: Bad for the host Mutualism Outcome: Benefit each other

[@TalonKeeton]

Can you get another sunskink to name Talon like the claw of a dragon

[@thunderryu0494]

@@TalonKeeton talons are, by definition, claws specific to birds. A dragon's claw would not be called a talon

[@lightningbmw2309]

well theres also the obvious role parasites perform as population control. if there were no mites then ant colonies in the wild would just grow and grow until they start displacing other insects

[@siroglethorpe311]

The fact that so much entered before u even added living beings is ridiculous and shows how invasive species travel so quickly

[@osmosisjones4912]

It's finally completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXOan-cgdCIiqM

[@McP1mpin]

He didn't quarantine anything he put in. It's not like they had to try hard.

[@blank4700]

​@@McP1mpinthe only way you can quarantine soil is when you bake it

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

Real

[@ChongMasterFlex]

I was thinking that, as someone who’s got no idea how he got on this video.. how do they just magically appear?

[@para001]

As a gardener, the close ups on the mealy bug and the info about the mite's lifecycles is very fascinating. The rain and wind should help with the mealy bug on the ferns as well. And maybe release some more lady bugs. Also the reason the worms come out after the rain is because the soil becomes anoxic. Such a good episode AntsC! Even in the face of unexpected events.

[@mandowarrior123]

Mealy. Melee is pronounced meh-lay and is hand to hand combat- usually a crowd engaged in such.

[@para001]

@@mandowarrior123 yeah only realised after i posted. Been gaming too much. Thanks for correcting

[@CheeseToast_01]

Ghost ant. The soul of the dark hoard that filled with regret and vengeance

[@GameBug47]

Common insect predators of pest mites include bigeyed bugs, brown lacewings, dustywings, green lacewings, minute pirate bugs, mite midges, the spider mite destroyer lady beetle (ladybug), spider mite rove beetle, and sixspotted thrips.

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

Gil Grissom...?

[@OhadZohar-vb2xt]

@@oBuLLzEyEo1013 that's a solid reference, havent heard that name in years

[@GizzyDillespee]

There are different types of mites. Not sure if a ladybug could clean ant mites off of ants

[@Korreltjuh]

Pirate bugs lmao "Yohoho, fetch your honeydew, landlubber!" 🐜🏴‍☠ "Cap'n! Mantis approaching at 6 o'clock!"🏴‍☠ "Empty thou pockets ye scallywag!"

[@GameBug47]

@@GizzyDillespee might aswell try

[@diemattekanzlei9124]

Watching this series is part of my sanity.

[@osmosisjones4912]

It's finally completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXOan-cgdCIiqM

[@lukediehl1210]

There's actually a theory that parasites serve a role in regulating the immune system. Some epidemiologists have noted that the rise of autoimmune disorders seems to coincide with the fall of parasitic infections in humans. Correlation does not equal causation, but it's an interesting observation.

[@jaspyjiindust.9227]

I like autoimmune disorders more than parasites so okay for me XD

[@opheliusluci7992]

one factor might also be that we are better at recognizing and diagnosing autoimmune disorders

[@lukediehl1210]

@@opheliusluci7992 True. I never said definitively that this theory was true. The question was just asked in the video about what purpose parasites serve in the ecosystem. I'm just sharing something that I heard from a microbiologist recently. The theory states that minor parasitic infestations and low grade infections keep the immune system busy so that it doesn't turn on the body's own tissues. With modern medicine and sanitation eliminating these factors, the immune system loses this check and is more likely to run amok. So not a direct causation, but more of a thumb on the scales, shifting probability.

[@christopherjackson2311]

once again great show, I'm happy Smaug was found. I got a little scared there for a second.

[@AntsCanada]

Alright, AC Family! We've got this... War vs. Mites

[@Stella_queen]

I love your videos so much !❤

[@Ilikepotatoes067]

Seems familiar...

[@justinhu9650]

Third lol

[@WarHundred]

Mites!🐜🐜

[@humeraseyal6202]

@@Ilikepotatoes067yeah…

[@MrGoesBoom]

Really neat that you're doing your best to make sure the environment and weather inside Pantdora mirror's that of the outside world. IIRC, a lot of earlier large scale biome experiments actually failed because there was no wind inside...and it turns out that stuff like trees, bushes, etc actually NEED to be exposed to stuff like wind and harsh weather to become strong and tough.

[@AntsCanada]

Exactly! 🙌

[@danielkosta3134]

As a bonsai practicioner I know the importance of such movement. Plant cells are rigid to various degrees .When a branch or trunk moves or is bent some of the cells are damaged. Scar tissue forms to cover the damage and acts much like a cast put over a broken arm or leg. The scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue and causes the new bend to be retained. It also adds strength to area. Strong winds can cause this to happen over large areas of the tree which adds strength to the entire area.

[@osmosisjones4912]

It's finally completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXOan-cgdCIiqM

[@SithMami]

​@danielkosta3134 I wish I could see your bonsai. I think they're so lovely, and used to have a few, myself.

[@CrisDaShadowWolf]

How did he get wind to go through? Isn't it all Glass? 🤔 Unless maybe it's because the top is exposed? I get so lost in the videos I forget what the tank actually looks like. 😅

[@sophiacriste8987]

this is absolutely an awesome series!!! the huntsman spiders will not kill literally everything, a massacre may develop in Pantdora, but Mother Nature always finds a way to survive!!! I love your awesome vivarium, it is truly amazing. I hope you continue to care for the channel, Pantdora, and all your other amazing projects. I am so glad I saw your channel!!

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@pantsmcgee4997]

man it's really inspiring having watched you for all these years see your hobby start out with just white tubes and cotton balls and now evolved to this as well as the company. Glad to have been a viewer for all these years

[@codyallen43]

Bro I don't even follow TV shows the way I follow this series now, the work you've done here is truly incredible. Keep up the great work! 💪

[@AntsCanada]

I appreciate that! Thank you for being part of Pantdora's journey. 🙏❤️🌿🐜

[@francissavengrith441]

😊😅😅

[@tyeeggleston6159]

These videos are more infromative than ANY wildlife shows ive ever seen...I love the indepth analogy of the Rain Forest creatures...Cant wait for the next video...THIS is SUPER EXCITING....better than any TV drama.....

[@osmosisjones4912]

It's finally completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXOan-cgdCIiqM

[@osmosisjones4912]

It's finally completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXOan-cgdCIiqM

[@M5TABBYCAT]

So true.

[@wanderingsurf2842]

How are they informative? Especially over actual nature documentaries? This is just entertainment.

[@coliimusic]

This series gives me the same sense of wonder I used to have watching Nat Geo as a little kid! Love this AC

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@Triliton]

I wish all of humankind can understand the briliance and how important nature is.

[@Valley0fDeath]

I’ve been ANTicipating this all week!

[@Alex_McFarland]

get out

[@coolwarfare]

Please no

[@CyphCat]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CyphCat]

@@Alex_McFarlandu mad you didn’t say that first 😂

[@Isopod_enjoyer999]

the door is this way ----> 🚪

[@artikit9323]

Fun thing ive heard from a biologist. Its possible that the more developed societies develop worse/more alergic reactions because they dont have as many parasites, so their immune systems become super sensitive because it doesnt have as many chances to ignore less dangerous parasites.

[@RuthMartin-sp1uh]

Bring on the COVID..

[@mandowarrior123]

The other answer is the weak and allergic die off in other societies. There has been a recent finding that bacterial infections are key in prompting our t cell response to viruses and cancer, thus as we no longer get scrapes we have weaker response. The solution, however is innert bacteria that triggers it and has shown a massive effect and a universal cure/treatment for cancer and viruses.

[@artikit9323]

@@mandowarrior123 This could be true. But it reminds me of how our DNA is mostly virus DNA from years of our ancestors geting viruses and fighting them off. Lol

[@sirei01]

Scientists have already said that most of us have dna-markers that our ancestors survive the plague. They also found out that peanut allergy comes from not being introduced to it while the womb as well as a small child where our bodies learn what is dangerous and whats not. So, very true, exposure does strengthen us (see vaccines) but overexposure also weakens us (see any poison or illness).

[@Eric998765]

Love that bit with the crickets flirting. Exoskeleton as black as the void in my heart haha

[@ChristophelusPulps]

I'm excited for you to go even further someday and make the rainforest even larger.

[@Saida-xo3rx]

This series is few months old and with pretty much no budget compared to an average Disney movie yet better than most Hollywood shows 😂😂

[@jeckol3200]

idk I bet that tank wasnt cheap.

[@Juannightstandd]

He is well paid from youtube

[@nostoneunturned7641]

Are you.....are you trying to spell Hollywood? 😂

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

Holewood.

[@Sir_Biff]

Try a few years. He's paid.

[@meespost2821]

I like that you added the temperature and humidity to a few different scenes. It gives a nice insight in the day / night difference. Great episode as asual!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! Also, I figured people might be curious about the differences in microclimate, e.g. canopy vs midtank with wind. In nature, it's like that, too.

[@Fantumh]

Other youtube videos I just watch when they appear and I have time, but I save AntCanada videos until nighttime and the wife has gone to bed and I can have a drink and relax to the exciting next episode of this incredible series.

[@DylanLFC-YNWA]

😂 brilliant

[@AntsCanada]

🙏❤️🐜🌿

[@Oldworldlove]

Why don't you share it with your wife?

[@Fantumh]

@@Oldworldlove Because she isn't interested in ants or videos about insects. My 11 year old daughter watches those kinds of videos, or used to, and we keep praying mantids and a jumping spider.

[@KatzeArtemis]

bro, these are the only videos i dont consider spam in my feed. good job man ;) it is great to watch these with some morning-coffee

[@BouncingTribbles]

There aren't many channels I watch twice, but I often find myself putting your videos on the big screen.

[@AntsCanada]

🙏🙏🙏🐜🌿❤️

[@sofiah6997]

The bombastic side eye Smaug gave you like “Maaaaan I was *SLEEPIN* “ had me 😂😂😂😂

[@user-uu2tw5wy6x]

Ive watched your channel for years now, always loved your content. But this series is right up there with attenborough as the best animal stuff to watch. The amount of thought and work that has gone into this and continues every day, i dont think can even be comprehended by most - not only the animals but the videography, the whole thing is just really, really well done. Thank you for your efforts, big love from london, england ✌🏻

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching! #AntLoveForever🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@tymekbraciszewski447]

This is breathtaking. I've been keeping isects for six months now (currently at 4 mantids, a beetle and a tarantula incoming), but this is just something else. I found your channel today and will surely be tuning in to next weeks' episodes. So inspiring to see all these creatures! As a mantis lover I really hope Grey Reaper managed to do the deed and we'll se lil hierodulas pop out of that ootheca. My baby boy blue Papua hierodula is almost mature now too so I've been heartbroken by your two guys passing - hopefully not in vain!

[@jomarkingninjalegendary7347]

Ant War, Domination of Dark Horde, Era of Arachnida, Animals Escaped and now Plague I love your Vivarium

[@nab-88]

and the mantis madness

[@yukeshv7251]

Correct me if am wrong, i just feel like he his doing these intentionally for views and act's these things are happening without his control.

[@Washeek]

@@yukeshv7251It's quite probable, with all the other investments, the cinematography, the story he needs for successful youtube videos... There's also overt hints here or there that an entire team is working on this. I cannot imagine that all the entertainment is left to chance. On the other hand, he's pretty good at making stories out of nothing happening. "Oh no I haven't seen such and such for 48 hours, they might be dead, oh cruel nature." "Ah what a miracle, it showed up!" As well as being quite transparent through little hints, like the mantis mating story with Green and White reaper. "Oh maybe, had I done that differently, it would have worked etc." There's tonnes of "sleight of hand" involved in the series. But! Does it really matter? Informative, entertaining, great cinematography, no "the message" I can detect, no animal cruelty (cause even if there is, it's just bugs, isn't it?). It's like the Sandkings by G.R.R. Martin. He's playing god, sometimes a cruel god, sometimes a benevolent god to a bunch of lower lifeforms.

[@neostenagas8570]

@@yukeshv7251 I mean yeah he does this for entertainment, none of those ants etc were there before, he just thinks of ideas to make the story interesting.

[@Iamn0body]

This series shows how hard it is to control nature and make sure everything is at an equilibrium

[@jrod19437]

the production value of these videos are so phenomenal keep up the great work AC 🐜 🐜 🇨🇦

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks, will do!

[@jrod19437]

@@AntsCanadano thank you 🐐❤

[@noDice-_-]

I love this channel so much and this guy is so humble

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@CM-ks1kq]

I absolutely love your dialog with the insects. The cricket dialog was great!

[@user-pd2tf3zp6v]

😂😂 ikr

[@mendystuhlman2394]

My 9 yr old grandson and I love your channel. When he visits we watch them all back to back.

[@wvh4039]

These series are so cool to watch! You created your own nature series for people to watch! Thank you for that. I love them

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you like them!

[@davidrome6066]

I look forward to your updates since stumbling over your page. It’s amazing and so informative. You have a great vocal delivery 🇦🇺🦘

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahfay102]

I love Sunday mornings with Pantdora! You make it so fun and informative. I love your beautiful home in the forest, too! Thanks!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you for being part of Pantdora's journey! Ant love forever!

[@Captainumerica]

Mikey, you can improve the artificial winding by afixing paper stripes to the front grid of the fan. Not only will it create turbulences akin to how real wind operates, but the fluttering of the stripes makes for a good simulation of the noise in the leaves. Even more satisfying! 🌬🍃

[@eewilson9835]

um, no, this isnt a carribian arts and crafts fan for bermuda nights bugs terrarium.

[@Captainumerica]

@@eewilson9835 IT'S NOT???

[@eewilson9835]

@@Captainumerica hahaha, its put another shrimp on the barbie dingo ate your baby, so you can light a bed on fire, the bugs love acdc

[@mandowarrior123]

Fans already produce highly turbulent flow.

[@Captainumerica]

@@mandowarrior123 Sure, but the general idea is to tend toward more naturality

[@AnimeWolf56]

I think we should call the Acrobat Ant colony the 'Ringmasters', as they are always putting on a show!

[@emma_le.photo.soiree]

I have never been so enamored with a KZbin series than with the EPIC Pantdora vivarium!!!! Truly amazing!!!! I recommend to everyone who will listen!! I am completely invested & can’t wait for each new episode. You’re the best! 🤩🤩

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrKingawesome]

Best series on KZbin!

[@AntsCanada]

🙏🐜❤️🌿

[@dasja9966]

@misterkingawesome When it comes to ants, 100% agree. Also recommended: Deep look, Journey to the microcosmos, natural world facts and crime pays but botany doesn't.

[@Scholzglory]

I absolutely love this series. It reminds me of childhood and how I would enjoy nature shows. It's the way you describe things, it hits that pure excitement for nature. Life gets crazy and we often forget what brings us pure joy. Your hard work really shows. I'm deeply appreciative of the content you make and I'm so proud of how far you've come. Cheers!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you for being part of Pantdora's journey. 🙏❤️🌿🐜

[@Rip_RulerVR]

This channel is so nostalgic i’m glad i found it again

[@AntsCanada]

Welcome back!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@dabfellow]

easily the most captivating series ive watched in a long while, your narrative building is so good!

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@mhmaravillas]

Smaug's Smile is everything!

[@USAIRlines6408]

Love this series! Just a small note on parasitism… the mitochondria and gut microbiomes are examples of a mutualistic relationship in which both species involved benefit. In both cases, the mitochondria and gut microbes enjoy protection from predation and the harsh environment, while their host gains access to a new energy source (the mitochondria produces ATP through the Krebs cycle, and the gut microbes allow us to digest plant matter). The reason these interactions persisted is because they were beneficial to both parties, so it can’t be considered parasitism. However, the point you made about mealybugs providing protection against herbivory despite technically having a parasitic relationship with plants is fascinating! Those are the kind of observations that can only be made by watching nature at work! This is easily my favorite series on KZbin!!

[@Purrkeet]

Spiders, like jumping spiders, wolf spiders, brown reclusive, garden orb weaver spiders, and finally of course, huntsman spiders, very commonly will still lay eggs that aren’t fertilized. Usually within a few weeks they completely abandon the egg sack, or end up eating the eggs. Just depends because one fertilization creating two egg sacks isn’t unheard of.

[@PowerHausMusic]

i’m so glad you added a season and episode counter!!! it’ll help me keep track when i wanna go back and rewatch my favorites 😂

[@waflikky2]

That's it from now on i'm watching this on a big screen, it's so good.

[@AntsCanada]

It's a totally different experience on TV! 🙌🌿❤️

[@humeraseyal6202]

NEVER END THIS SERIES. IM BEGGING YOU

[@bambina772]

Ahhh the mealy bug.. I know him well 😠 👊🏼 been arch enemies for years

[@Lorijenken]

Dark Horde : Quiet if we lay low and wait he wont see it coming! 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@TheCupcakeGobbler]

Can't wait for their return, such a good villain.

[@ATS_sim27]

Kinda wish these videos were even longer lol, I can’t ever get enough. I love this channel. I’ve been watching for 2 years now.

[@rubenhernandezjr.4474]

Thank you for getting me in touch with my microbes. I feel truly connected

[@_BoojieBen]

I don't really have an invested intrest in this subject, but like David Attenborough you're able to captivate me and pull me in. The production quality is fantastic.

[@BlackReshiram]

i clicked this thing so hard and fast that my finger broke through my mouse and smashed through my table thats how excited this series gets me

[@CalvinCool-]

Bro same, but I smashed the floor and I am entering the Earth's core

[@user-pd2tf3zp6v]

😂😂😂

[@PedroGelliPereiraTinocoAlves]

Nice conclusion on the "problem" too! Lovely, i think that every creature, live, have an purpose, even the "bad" ones.

[@Krahakan]

Always love wen there are spots for the acrobat ants

[@denjibones1098]

"you best believe I wouldn't be setting foot into the vivarium, ever." had me chuckling

[@SavannahSteel]

I wonder what he’s gonna do when he moves…

[@Anvekeen]

Clearly you haven't seen his house, he would not move out of there in a billion years. It's huge! ​@@SavannahSteel

[@Hugo-yi6fu]

please keep the content going, i suffer from depression and your videos are a huge help

[@claudiavalentijn1457]

❤

[@SykotikShadow]

Was watching this one day when my kids stopped to see what i was doing. After a few minutes, they got really interested and wanted to watch from the beginning. Needless to say, we dont miss a single episode now. Thanks for the amazing educational content you provide for us, along with the super support from your community.

[@AntsCanada]

That is awesome!

[@ekstervogel9949]

Bro started the Episodes numbers! Always love archiving 😁

[@Lelouchxzero1]

It's impressive how many different ants ended up in that terrarium

[@AlexanderTheart-mc3wl]

For the land planerians, I've seen gibson beetles eat them for the Centipedes and Millipede, the Promecognathus laevissimus will eat those things.. for the ant population, i would put in an assasin bug and a carnivorus plant called a sundew as those two have a symbiotic relationship, the assassin bug will also eat the mites and plant parasites.

[@FatalAlcatraz]

I bless the rains down in Pantdoraaa!

[@missskellington3924]

I think lady bugs eat mealies. Might be a wonderful addition.

[@aussnake557]

I’ve watched you for many years, but I have to say this has been my favorite series you’ve made. Keep up the great work!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! 🙏❤️🐜🌿

[@synicoll8588]

this series had made me view life itself in such a different perspective, i never thought of parasites that way. always thought they didnt serve much purpose other then for the parasites itself

[@veronageyser8873]

We should definitely give Ladybug a name as a new resident in Pandora😊

[@tn1274]

I love how you give the bugs a personality. The cricket romance at 13:01 is great 😂

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@tn1274]

@@AntsCanada thanks for the quality of each video!

[@oddgoblin2]

Though I’m in the states, when i was a child i put a small centipede in a terrarium and forgot about it but months later i found a HUGE centipede in there. They can grow exponentially!

[@huntercool2232]

As much as we hate them here on the channel and just in general, Mites are a part of nature. In your other terrariums it would be different but Pandora is an ecosystem experiment. Perhaps the mites are a way of the ecosystem balancing itself so the Marauder Ants don’t get out of control. Either way tho it does suck, but we’ll get through it. Ant Love Forever! 🐜❤️

[@dasja9966]

You probably know the channel but if not: Journey to the microcosmos has a cool vid about mites out right now. You might like it, both the vids and the channel.

[@sc8307]

​@@dasja9966And it's narrated by Hank Green! Amazing series!

[@dasja9966]

@@sc8307 yeah, love both green brothers!

[@Kikoman704]

Have not missed an episode buddy. So happy you can provide this content.

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@mp.aquariums]

I love the skink, by far the most loved animal in this enclosure. So it’s a male, many-striped skink I guess and this series is so inspirational and you are the one to jump start my love of animals. Ty for being here.

[@nutsandy7183]

Wire brush and loofah stocks just went super nova!

[@OdysseyABMS]

i love this series so much

[@bradybennett6167]

Where's this week's episode?:(

[@someuser1279]

Bro I watch your videos time to time but this is the first time I watched a series start to finish since the Phoenix Empire. Keep up the good work!

[@CyntheaRetFire42]

I bought a house in the desert So. California. There was a smell coming from outside. Little did I know that the privets we're covered with woolly aphids. The plants look like they've been wrapped in white cotton. During the winter depending on the climate they will live underground with the roots. Every plant roots & all had to be taken out and burned. Removed a lot of soil and replaced. Nothing could be planted in the area for 2 years. They like privats and any plant that's in the privat family.

[@defeatSpace]

That's great to know about frogs, because all I can hear from early spring to late fall in my area are frogs!

[@leadboots72]

I am jealous. The only thing I hear in my area from spring to fall is the voices in my head all fighting with each other.

[@ryanboggs5364]

Absolutely love this series ! Thank you

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Member3285]

What a spectacle! I am sure the work is a lot to maintain, thanks so much AC for your creation.

[@AntsCanada]

My pleasure!

[@martinclerked-6262]

10/10 episode. Cant wait to watch more. Love this series. I can only imagine where you will go from here

[@GeenieWeenieGames]

Ants Canada, I just wanted to say thank you. Your YT channel with your various series about ants, termites, beetles, paladarium/terrarium/vivarium tutorials, ant care guides and more have really awoken apart of me that I completely forgot about. And that is my fascination with bugs I had as a child. But through social stigmatisms, I of course learned the typical "Ew, bugs=bad. Kill it" mentality growing up. Your channel has helped strip that all away. Thank you for that. I now look at my backyard differently than before. 💜 Infact recently, a tree fell in our yard to which upon inspecting I found tiny little red and black ants with those cute heart shaped gastors I hear you talk about in your videos sometimes. I don't think they are acrobat ants as they aren't carrying their gastors above themselves. They are super cute regardless of me knowing what they are though and I check on them daily now that I know where their nest is. It is so fun to sit and watch them go up and down the fallen tree or gobble up some droplets of honey I offer them. There was even a big red ant that passed me by today as I was sitting outside. Much bigger than any "normal" ant just wandering around and it seemed like it was looking for something. Normally, I would have left it alone. The bigger ants, while impressive, used to give me the heeby jeebies. Not anymore! 😁 Learning from your channel, I thought it might be a queen of some kind so I had to capture it! Though, I live in the southern USA. I really hope I didn't just catch a fire ant queen. 😅 That particular species still frightens me. Anyway, I rambled...long story short and like others have said, thank you for what you do. You both educate and entertain and through that have opened up a whole new world to so many including myself. Entomology is a fascinating world indeed. ☺

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you for being part of Pantdora's journey. 🙏❤️🌿🐜