MAKING Ant Farms for QUEEN ANTS

In this video, I will be making natural ant farms for queen ants. These naturalistic setups will show how queen ants dig a founding chamber in the wild. I hope that these natural setups will increase the chances of the queen ants' survival, compared to the standard test tube setup.
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My name is Ender Ants, another fellow ant youtuber. Thank you for reading the description.
CURRENT COLONIES:
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Crematogaster vermiculata
Crematogaster cf. coarctata
Dorymyrmex bicolor
Camponotus sansabeanus
Camponotus cf. fragilis
Crematogaster cf. laeviuscula
Solenopsis xyloni
Solenopsis molesta
#antfarm #queenant #formicarium

[@EnderAnts]

aaaaaand finally I'm back with another video! Originally, I was working on an even longer video starting since April 😳😳 but I guess that had to wait, as I 'accidentally' worked on this when finding queen ants. So here we are after 600+ clips, almost a month of filming, and about a week of editing, I have returned with an even better video than the last. Currently I have 4 other videos in folders, so all I have to do now is grind them out this summer. More videos are coming soon, so I hope you're ready for them. I want to create more than one video a month, so as a result, I created a Patreon if you want to help support me. If you want to see more behind the scenes, current projects, and even shoutouts in future videos, check it out for yourself :D Even if you're not planning to, I greatly appreciate you reading this. Patreon: www.patreon.com/enderants?fan_landing=true Definitely the longest comment I have ever written for a video, but I feel like I owe it for the lack of uploads this year. Hope you're all doing well, stay hydrated this summer, and bestest of luck with finding queen ants! See you soon friends.

[@bassosanimals2989]

I recommend doing something familiar for your Veromessor. As they are harvester ants, they love to dig and so they'll love it (Just my opinion 😜).

[@spontaneouscreativity6858]

I love your videos and I can't get enough of them so i am more than willing to join your patreon. (Doing so now!)🤗

[@EnderAnts]

Unfortunately, the queen died a while ago out of unknown reasons 😔😔 The workers survived, and I cared for them until they all died out too. Hoping to find another soon, because they were really cool ants.

[@EnderAnts]

🥺🥺🙏 Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@antdayuk6851]

Ender Ants great video

[@LightsCameraAnts]

Sick video man! Congrats on 4K subscribers!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you dude!! 🙏

[@sammyshootagames5907]

at 11:17 if im not mistaken at the bottom of the thief ant queens founding chamber there's some brood

[@antopiahk8655]

An update video on these colonies would be really cool!

[@Hamid_khan909]

I think this is better then test tubes because no mold and queen ants enjoy digging their own chamber

[@EnderAnts]

Those are also some good points!

[@thelegendarymushroom80]

I watched your video till the end and I could only say "ant keeping" half way trough. You truly are a man of your word!

[@tdubywuby5795]

YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ITS 10PM DONT CARE! Edit: its 10pm so i wrote 10 am BIG BRAIN

[@EnderAnts]

HAHA thank you for watching 🥺🥺🙏

[@tdubywuby5795]

@@EnderAnts no worries! It was very interesting

[@mrbeardmTV]

Why would you have to care for 10 PM? Who tf sleeps at that time?

[@itz_thekey2084]

@@mrbeardmTV $chool?

[@mattsterman100]

Dude, this is by far the most interesting video I've seen this month, and i just HAD to try it out. I actually now have one of my newly caught camponotus noveaboracensis and watching them find just the right spot, and dig out the perfect hole is just crazy cool. She was seemed to relax way quicker than most queens i tube.

[@EnderAnts]

Ooh, nice, and thank you! Yeah I can agree, its really interesting and entertaining watching them just dig out a chamber. Wishing your queen the bestest of luck founding a colony!

[@duhduhduhduhDavid]

Bro this was interesting as hell to actually watch a queen make the claustral cell, instead of a test tube being a prebuilt. Nice vid

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you Hoya Master :D

[@mariostarbros3992]

I love ants I did so much research I want to know were u got that box because its perfect

[@evanheis]

Walmart

[@milesnewton6786]

Ikr I also love the box it has the perfect size

[@spaghetti_head641]

I've just found some that look identical on amazon.

[@koby6192]

@@spaghetti_head641 you have a link or something?

[@fcc__5835]

@@spaghetti_head641 link

[@SussiestRussy]

Bro ur channel is SO underrated! I hope u get more subs

[@EnderAnts]

thank you thomas! 🫵😎

[@oliverondas4325]

These transitions were perfect

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you 😌😌 Hoping to make a dedicated video like that in the future!

[@SharkMajor-ri5uc]

Same queens together wow a lot of workers

[@callumjohn6089]

i have been searching EVERYWHERE for something like this! thanks!

[@EnderAnts]

HEHEH np np, hope it works out well for you!

[@IceCubeNETWORK873]

0:56 lmao!

[@EnderAnts]

HEHEHEHEH

[@antventures1790]

Nice cinemetography! You got some neat footage of your queens digging. Makes me think this is a better alternative to just putting queens in test tubes. They wanna work!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, its turned out great so far. I’ve heard it works well with Harvester ants, so if you have those, do put them in a sand/dirt setup!

[@antventures1790]

@@EnderAnts that's all I got is pogonomyrmex! Will try it

[@aquaguppies6515]

The quality is insane this is why am you r the best

[@EnderAnts]

🥺🙏 THANK YOU FISH RULE!!

[@aquaguppies6515]

Wow he actually replied I am speechless 😶

[@aquaguppies6515]

My friends r gonna be sooooo jealous!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aquaguppies6515]

Ender Ants I am gonna screen shot real quick if ya don’t mind?

[@EnderAnts]

HEHEHEHEHEHE of course i’d reply, i reply to all comments 😌😌 and feel free to ss :D

[@clarewang7134]

Your method truly worked great for me! I did it with my Melophorus ant queen and it worked. She already has a small batch of eggs.

[@EnderAnts]

Glad it did, Melophorus are cool ants too!

[@clarewang7134]

@@EnderAnts Thanks, Melophorus are my no.1 fav! If you want to know more about these ants, go to ant wiki!

[@windedbread860]

I’ve never clicked on a video so fast

[@Unkow-gx7zd]

Yeah🤣😂 me too

[@EnderAnts]

HEHEHE THANK YOU GUYS! 🥺🙏🙏

[@kingjohnny4562]

ll Ender Ants ll you do know that’s a high five emote I didn’t

[@EnderAnts]

@@kingjohnny4562 oh wow, i never looked at it that way before. Know it as a high-five to you guys for being early then :D

[@mrhydration7066]

Yeah me too

[@creepygallery3303]

Cool idea, it will be interesting to see how your results play out.

[@EnderAnts]

Yup yup, I’m excited to see how the workers will dig out!

[@matthewkim9083]

The legend himself uploaded another video

[@massachusettsmyrmecology6101]

THE RETURN OF THE KING

[@EnderAnts]

🥺🥺 I AM BACK ONCE AGAIN 🙏

[@blackhomunculus1814]

0:24 There is an imposter among us

[@asianturtle4402]

Hey ender ants, I’ve been subscribed to you and have been following you for a couple years now and I just wanna tell you how insanely your videos have been getting. The quality and your editing skills are really showing and you have improved so much. I love seeing your videos and I can tell how much time you put into each one. Your videos are getting better than the last. Your growth reflects on your talent and ability to put out content and SEXY ASF shots that makes ants Canada look like an amateur. I hope you keep on growing and you see major success, fellow ant keeper:)

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you so much for being here for such a long time, and I’m glad you have noticed the improvements in my videos! Even better one’s are for sure to come, I can promise that :D

[@empireasphalt5687]

That was a lot of queens there, I can't believe all that looks so good yet few materials were used now that's what we need(I need more ideas to make formicaruim/outworld can you help on that???)

[@EnderAnts]

Substrate, sticks, moss, tufts of grass, and bark are the main materials I use for making small setups. I have another video like this coming soon too :D

[@MyLivingWorldsAnts]

Another great video, I love these natural setups for queens!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! These were really fun to make :D

[@MyLivingWorldsAnts]

@@EnderAnts Nuptial flights are starting to be prepared by the colonies in the UK now!

[@themicroplanetblog1316]

5:43 that spider is like OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY ITS ENDER ANTS OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE I JUST HAVE TO DANCE

[@EnderAnts]

TEEEEHAHAHAHA

[@thesnakeanimator5673]

@@EnderAnts question how do you keep your ants in a container?

[@EnderAnts]

Since they don’t always crawl to the top, I keep the lid on, but not sealed all the way. If they do go to the top, I use an olive oil barrier

[@thesnakeanimator5673]

@@EnderAnts ok it's just I have just found the European fire ant or myrimca rubudis queen I cant remember there name have you got any info on them?

[@EnderAnts]

Unfortunately I’m not familiar with them, but I’m pretty sure there are on forums like the AntsCanada Forum, and Formiculture.

[@cybermagician4215]

Awesome video! The quality is amazing!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you’s! 🙏

[@kiryu63]

Can’t wait to see an update on the queens!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! More updates coming hopefully soon :D

[@deathangel8690]

I caught the dark rover ant queen in august 2020 in my backyard

[@EnderAnts]

Bestest of luck with her, i hope she founds a colony for you :D

[@deathangel8690]

@@EnderAnts thanks now they have 8 workers I think and are doing very well

[@aidenlopez1689]

Question, where did you get those little containers you used for the set ups? Cause I wanna try this, what you're doing but I need a container like that

[@beautifulbirb7656]

Walmart

[@Zorped]

Amac boxes

[@jabon-kun9517]

thanks to you im learning english faster than with grammar rules :D

[@EnderAnts]

oh wow, that’s great! Glad to help :D

[@critterchamber]

That a really nice video. Very informative. Should do more updates on these guys. Can you make a video on making a mini ant vivarium ?

[@EnderAnts]

Yes, I have had that on my list for a while. Hopefully I can get it done this summer!

[@critterchamber]

@@EnderAnts expecting a new one soon

[@Itzjustcokde]

Great Video as always! Im asking, how do we give it oxegen? They would probably die without oxegen

[@EnderAnts]

thank you, i dont leave the lid fully on, so thats how they get their air. for a few other nests, i drilled a hole and glued mesh to the bottom so i could leave the lid sealed.

[@ObservingAntsPhilippines]

It was an awesome video! The narration is really excellent. Keep it up!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, loads of vids in the works! 🤫

[@adasselskyflyio4509]

I come from the lands of reddit

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you for arriving! Here is a glass of milk from your tiresome journey 🥛

[@adasselskyflyio4509]

@@EnderAnts Milk you say? Hmmm, yes, truly a man of quality!

[@aayushm2045]

Hello fellow traveller im from reddit too

[@brandoncoins8246]

@@aayushm2045 No one asked. You get to snort salt

[@Versuffe]

@@brandoncoins8246 nobody asked nor cared if you ever existed also :D

[@volkano6991]

Ender ants I like your vid I hope you can reach 1 million soon

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you man, that is one of my life-long goals one day!

[@mrhydration7066]

One of your best ant vids good job 👍

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! I’m very proud of this video and how it turned out, I’m glad you think its one of my best :D

[@mrhydration7066]

Ender Ants yes,one of the best!

[@mrhydration7066]

Ender Ants can you do another antscanada parody?

[@EnderAnts]

Yes, haven’t thought about it, but I can see if I can. Just know something like that is coming soon 🤫

[@jacquelynw.6014]

For the hydration problem: use multiple plastic straws stuffed with cotton balls, coat with fluon of course, and stick it at the corners of the substrate. Then just pour water into it.

[@EnderAnts]

AH! That’s a good idea, I’ll try putting cotton in straws at the corners. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@cityants1166]

How do you move colonies out of dirt setups like these?

[@EnderAnts]

What i plan to do is place the small container into a larger container :D

[@mikoants9485]

Such a great advice and such a great video. Thank you

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you for your kind comment mikoants :D

[@Maximusviv]

what do you do when they outgrow those nests am not sure but to me is look likes its glass or no tube holes

[@EnderAnts]

I place the container in an even larger container :D

[@atlanticants]

Nice video! I really liked the wonderful footage that you took. The way that this video was made was great. Only problem is the Pheidole tysoni queen.

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! This video is probably my best in terms of videography. I asked on instagram to help ID the queen, and most have said it was some kind of Solenopsis/Thief ant.

[@TH-xn5ul]

Awesome video! I realy want a solonopsis Queen to

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! Wishing you the bestest of luck with finding one :D

[@TH-xn5ul]

@@EnderAnts thanks

[@dazthepaz48]

Love the vids man, looking forward to that vid you’ve been working on since April😁caantt wait bro

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! It will be my best video so far once it comes out. Definitely will be taking a lot of time on it :D

[@dazthepaz48]

ll Ender Ants ll So happy to hear that bro I’ll be waiting for that notification to pop up in the future😄✊🏻

[@BasedLusitano]

Ender ants I need ur opinion so I have a messor barbarous colony about 50 workers in a small setup (watch one of my yt involving them to see it) should I move them into a dirt one for them to dig because it’s cheaper or aclyric nest? I’m thinking on moving them to a dirt setup so they can dig what’s ur opinion?

[@EnderAnts]

I think they would like a natural dirt one, but if you want to see them more often, then an acrylic nest is the best choice. I would put them into a natural setup just to see them how you would in the wild.

[@BasedLusitano]

Ok thank you I will make a video on it to thanks for your advice I agree

[@EnderAnts]

Bestest of luck :D

[@susanscovill6817]

Very good vlog. Murder, mayhem and suspense. I was on the edge of my seat. I’d like to know where you picked up the containers.

[@armansants9510]

Judging by their appearance, I believe those are AMAC boxes.

[@brandonhvacants2217]

Sweet video... your narrating is great

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you!

[@sebants_qc1018]

Amazing set up

[@mikecarter8880]

What size is the cube at 2:08? And what was the soil? My past ant cube had dirt and was hard to see them.

[@joger3562]

First video with adds congrats

[@mr.animal8292]

Queen ant falls at 0:34

[@EnderAnts]

HA

[@antsnetherlands1880]

Nice vid keep up the great content!!👍

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, and I will! :D

[@minilee3285]

I love the video and the music and also I also caught a new queen ant and she has workers and my queen ant has so much larvae

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you :D and congrats! What species are they?

[@minilee3285]

The species is solenopsis

[@EnderAnts]

ahh nice nice, they’ll be growing quickly in no time then. Bestest of luck with them!

[@minilee3285]

Thanks

[@nathanielross7767]

It is quite likely that the other 2 queens have nested slightly lower than normal because different substances can effect nesting in the wild

[@EnderAnts]

Yeah, I’ll definitely experiment with other substrates

[@massachusettsmyrmecology6101]

Congrats on 4K subs!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! :D

[@TheDragonBloom]

Ender, where do you get the acrylic boxes? I must have some! Lol!

[@anthonykish431]

I wondered the same thing

[@noahgeer3090]

What did you use for the container?

[@Abrarkhan-bs8yq]

😍 such a beautiful video ❤️.......I want more 💯 ......u r having great talent in making clear video with best information 👍

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! I really appreciate it :D

[@Abrarkhan-bs8yq]

@@EnderAnts your welcome 😊

[@izaiahgonzalez5767]

Can't wait to watch your channel grow

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you man, really appreciate you sticking by :D

[@usanahappy1043]

Can u make a video about how u make those queen ant containers?

[@jacquelynw.6014]

You just posted this video at the same time as AntsCanada!

[@elliott6804]

What is the best weather/time of year for catching pheidole?

[@TheMegaGameMaster]

What container do you use?

[@antland99]

This video was amazing and the footage was great they waiting definitely paid of. Did you warm the sides so they dig there or were you just really lucky? I really loved seeing the dorimyrex queen digging her chamber i need to make more naturalistic setups myself

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you Ant Land! I watered the sides a lot more than the middle, so I think thats why they dug there. And I can agree, the Cone ant queen was really cool yo see!

[@TF2Scout..]

Right now I'm trying to find paraoh ant colony from wild but I can't find the species no where winter also is coming soon and right now outside of house is like tornado weather. I should probably find ant map. Where should I look for paraoh ants ?

[@EnderAnts]

Hmm, i’m not exactly sure since ants are everywhere, and pharaoh ants can be found in a lot of habitats. Maybe try searching up the species on the internet and reading their antwiki :D

[@sachibala]

great vid I also recently caught a brachymermex queen my self (I think that's how you spell it?)I caught it around 9:00pm at a tennis court for anyone wanting to catch one

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you, and nice find! They’ll be quick to grow.

[@notic0al899]

How do you catch queens, and what is your favorite method?

[@EnderAnts]

I made a video on how I hunt for queen ants and a tutorial on how to catch one last year. What I do is make a formation with my hands until the queen crawls onto me before catching her :D

[@niklaslarsson4440]

Hi! Great video. Where did you buy the containers? Thinking of trying this myself :D

[@lisajohnson1926]

Were did you get the red sand from?

[@kazujuliusz9960]

where did yo bought the formicarium?

[@ideali5t]

Hi, can you get those plastic boxes on Amazon/Online? They seem perfect for a lot of different things including homes for ants 😅

[@EnderAnts]

Yes, you can find them on Amazon! Try searching for Baseball Container or something along those lines

[@philthehexagon2989]

@@EnderAnts Thank you so much :D

[@mordekaiser328]

Hi! I have been watching your videos for a while and had a question i have a queenless messor barbarus colony and was wondering would i be able to introduce a fresh queen

[@EnderAnts]

There's a chance that the queen will get killed by the workers. Its best to brood boost her instead, but if you want to take the risk you can. How many workers does the colony have?

[@mordekaiser328]

@@EnderAnts around 100 workers could i slightly refrigerate them to calm them

[@EnderAnts]

Yes you can, but there still is a chance. If you had multiple queens, I would try one so that you still have another just in case.

[@heavenzss]

This is good idea

[@EnderAnts]

Hope it helps :D

[@_Michael_17]

Where’d you get those containers

[@EnderAnts]

I bought them from www.amac1960.com/ If you make some cool setups with them be sure to show me what they look like on Instagram :D

[@serg.i0]

Is it bad if you just get Dirt from a pot outside and if it is bad what would you recommend me put inside instead

[@elizjhonsgaming295]

I going to build my ant nest now

[@chefqatchip510]

So Its July Right? I want to find some Formica so what time should I go looks going for them? Thank you! Btw love your vids. I want to catch my first queen ant!

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you! I recommend looking in forests or in the mountains. Check under stones or around trees. That’s where I’ve found colonies so around those areas you should find queens too

[@jocelynp7818]

Nice job ender ants!!!!!!

[@EnderAnts]

Thanks thanks :D

[@antsandhamsters2240]

Love your videos

[@EnderAnts]

Thanks thanks!

[@adamtaylor796]

I find that pogo californicus do MUCH better in these steups than test tubes, I caught one this year btw EDIT: But they dig SUPER deep, my queen dug down to the bottom of the tub in one day. The tub had 6 inches of soil in it.

[@EnderAnts]

Yup yup, lots of people have had better luck with setups like these rather than test tubes. Harvester ants are diggers though!

[@adamtaylor796]

@@EnderAnts That's true!

[@miniantworld8295]

Yes New video

[@IndianJimmy1]

2:09 that's not dust, that's just little bits of sand being blown

[@ocgpock6585]

Nice editing

[@EnderAnts]

Thanks thanks! :D

[@mindchops346]

Waited a while for this

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you for waiting! I really appreciate it 🥺🙏

[@alexanderaliferis4903]

And can't wait for more vids

[@EnderAnts]

More coming soon, I wont let you down! :D

[@alexanderaliferis4903]

@@EnderAnts 😅i know you will never let me down😆😆

[@BlackOut88JH]

Awesome video buddy!! I found you a few days ago and absolutely love your channel! How do you plan on moving them to a bigger nest once they outgrow that one? Thank you! In Jesus, Jonny

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you man! Once workers start foraging a lot, I’ll just place the entire container in a larger one.

[@gerbenbakker_]

Do you keep a light on the queen ants al the time.

[@EnderAnts]

No, not all the time. Just for a few seconds to get a small clip and then i put them back.

[@jond8400]

Where do you get that sand?

[@KingTimmy136]

I really want to do that with ants soon.

[@EnderAnts]

Hopefully you catch one this year. They’re flying in the US right now, just have to look in the right locations at the right time!

[@EmpressOfExile206]

​@@EnderAnts is it better to look for queens at night or daytime? And do you have any knowledge about what species are in the Pacific Northwest & flight times? It seems there's a ton of info about US ants from everywhere but here 😂

[@doneshatramble9925]

I like ants so it's ant love forever ❤

[@EnderAnts]

ant love forever‼️🫶

[@atomicslayer123]

How did you get that box

[@gohstgamer1074]

Love yore vids ceep it up

[@EnderAnts]

Thank you!

[@joeden681]

I haven't cought any yet it's not time I've bought mine online

[@EnderAnts]

Ah, well bestest of luck finding one, all it takes is time 😌😌

[@carsonstasney8586]

One day I think June 3 i found a lot

[@joeden681]

@@EnderAnts theres flying a couple of days lasuis

[@alarxiin4142]

Hi! Do you know ant’s Canada? If so, you guys should meet up! Both your ant lovers

[@EnderAnts]

I dont know him personally, but it would be fun meeting him!

[@scene6693]

where do u get the containers?

[@EnderAnts]

I got them from www.amac1960.com/ Be sure to send me photos of your setups if you make some :D

[@Aahntss]

What soil and where to buy

[@proexid]

nice

[@andrewyorio98]

Where did you catch those queens

[@EnderAnts]

I caught these queens at a park :D

[@AL3NOD1]

Awsome Video loved it what did you use making these would be cool to see a forest-like version and how much do you water them it seem's like an amazing concept Have a good day

[@EnderAnts]

I want to try a foresty version of this, feel like I can make some cool ideas. So far I’ve watered all these setups twice. Plan on watering it at least once a week, or when the substrate feels dry.

[@AL3NOD1]

@@EnderAnts Thanks i take my inspiration when making forest environments near my local forests or forests in Germany they work well in singular and combination

[@joshuaralte8995]

I have small acrobat ant colony with 6-7 workeres can you tell me how to raise them

[@EnderAnts]

Yes, feed them lots of protein, and give them sugars. The protein will be able to make the larvae grow quicker. Sugars could be from fruit to soda. I recommend blueberries, lots of my colonies like that. If you want more tips, you can also email me or send me a message on Instagram or Discord found in the description.

[@joshuaralte8995]

@@EnderAnts thank you so much

[@joshuaralte8995]

Can you please tell me your mobile number plzz

[@EnderAnts]

HAHAH cannot share that information, but you can always message me on Instagram :D