You won't believe what happened! Ant Experiment Update

[@AntsVienna]

Did YOU expect that THIS would happen? Comment bellow!😃 💬 Ant Keeper Chat: discord.gg/PBw6BvU 👉 Check out PART 1 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfSoKNtj8eqp5o

[@diegooteroczeisler]

formica species formica subcerica and formica incerta and some other pologinous species they get rid of weak queens

[@RafTheWizard]

6:02 there was a worker ant next to a queen ant but then in the next week you said "The first worker had arrived."

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. You definetely have an eye for detail! I had to use filler footage in some cases, since my written documentation was far more detailed than the number of video clips. Thanks for pointing that out 👍

[@RafTheWizard]

@@AntsVienna OMG Ants Vienna, hi. Sorry for the trouble but i just caught 4 queen ants and they all just laid their first batch of eggs. I am so exited for the Nanitics to come. What should their first meal be? Any suggestions?

[@AntsVienna]

I always do honeywater drops as first meal. The need to replenish their energy, so they need carbohydrates most

[@belgarat101]

Either the vid was cut weird or you had workers before week 9. Check the shot at 6:00, there is one worker tending the brood. I also look hardend off.

[@AntsVienna]

Hello Moe! Thanks for the notice👍 Well, I did not film every step of the way, so in some instances I used footage from a few days before or after

[@quentinapplefish]

Good to see the follow up of this expriment, its quite possible that there will be very few survivors among the queens.

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, I fear that too, that we will see more Queens die... What is it that you like about this experiment? :)

[@quentinapplefish]

@@AntsVienna the differents updates allow us to see when the peaceful collaboration turn to a more "selfish" brood protecting behaviour, the workers coming into play, etc

[@FakeCletus]

I want to know if Solenopsis geminata is a good place for new ant keepers to start.

[@danielleswart97]

NO!!!!!!!

[@AntsVienna]

Definitely NO, for multiple reasons. A good place to start are Lasius ants.

[@FakeCletus]

@@AntsVienna Thanks!

[@Tri-Ant]

Really nice video! 6:01 this was week 6, but there's a worker. and you said the first worker is hatched in week 9??

[@AntsVienna]

It was the last 6 weeks = weeks 5-10 But you are correct. I did use some later footage in this instance, since I also did some documentation of camera. Well observed! 😉👍

[@Tatsugiri6783]

Just because they shed their wings doesnt mean they will be confirmed fertile. They might be unfertile

[@AntsVienna]

Absolutely true! But chances of them being fertile are much higher when they shed their wings

[@lukearts2954]

4:50 this behavior could have gotten a much more fitting meme than Gollum... Maybe you don't know this show, but in _Falling Skies_ there are "Skitters" who take human children in their personal care, unwilling to share them with others =))

[@AntsVienna]

haha! Yes, that would have been better INDEED! I need to watch that falling skies🎬👀 Thanks for sharing👍

[@an_ant_guy6649]

Q:1 probably most queens will die eventually, something similar happened to antholleufer's colony but most likely more than one queen will survive

[@AntsVienna]

Ok, let's hope this does not happen😅 Would be sad if only 1 queen remains... My personal guess is that about 4-7 Queens will remain in the end. But time will tell :)

[@Rasa123vlk]

You must continue!!!! I am so curious about that.

[@AntsVienna]

I will have another update on them within a few weeks 😉

[@Rasa123vlk]

@@AntsVienna nice!

[@BadJuice]

would love to see more episodes like this man, great stuff - keep it up 👍👍

[@AntsVienna]

Then you are in luck - New episode/update video incoming this week! 😉 Here is the playlist so you don't miss it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfSoKNtj8eqp5o&ab_channel=AntsVienna

[@BadJuice]

@@AntsVienna Thats awesome. Thx man !

[@denkitney8865]

Great vidio, you must keep doing updates on how this ends....👌👍👌👍👌👍

[@AntsVienna]

Thanks Den! If you guys want more updates on that colony, then I shall not disappoint you😉

[@an_ant_guy6649]

Great video ,is there a nicobarensis update coming. Also congratulations on 10k subs

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, first I'll put the other colonies in hibernation in the weeks to come, then the nicobarensis (and maculatus) get some love AND videos 😉

[@an_ant_guy6649]

@@AntsVienna I completely forgot you had maculatus. Can't wait for the videos

[@bakawaki]

Very interesting and educational experiment, looking forward to the next update!

[@AntsVienna]

Already working on it. There is finally enough action for me to make another video on it - stay tuned 😉

[@zryaix]

will there be another video updating on this?

[@AntsVienna]

Of course! I do plan to keep you guys updated on the development of this colony/experiment. The ants are hibernating now, so expect news after hibernation (april-may)

[@zryaix]

@@AntsVienna brilliant can't wait!

[@GCGray]

Can you introduct Lasius Flavus Queens once they've got their own workers? or do they have to start off together before their brood appear?

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. Ideally you want them to strat off together and be related - e.g. two queens you found on the same day and same place. That scenario gives you the best chances. If you have 2 colonies that already both have workers there will be fights, so i suggest avoiding this option. Hope this helps you out!

[@GCGray]

@@AntsVienna I'm back again. I've just caught 8 Lasius Flavus queens and I'm going to try and raise them all together. How is your colony doing? I'm struggling to find an update x

[@clintchilds8205]

Awesome! Keep us posted.

[@AntsVienna]

I will! Things are probably going to slow down now due to hibernation, but this colony will get pretty big next season🐜🐜🐜

[@clintchilds8205]

👍👍👍

[@AZOGhere]

Great video, When will there be a 3rd Episode?

[@AntsVienna]

Recording various footage of them right now. Guess Part 3 will be ready in a few weeks 😉

[@fathimanafrin66]

Hi did u post the territorial behavior experiment for ant😢

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. Not sure what you mean... Here you can watch all parts of the experiment so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfSoKNtj8eqp5o&ab_channel=AntsVienna

[@stefanobargossi519]

Continue to do videos of this colony please.

[@AntsVienna]

Hello Stefano! Yes, I will keep covering this colony for you guys 😉🐜

[@TheSCP_Foundation]

Can you maybe show how to make a ant farm from a plastic box and some other stuff? If so, thank you! (: You are the best antkeeper i know.

[@AntsVienna]

Hello Zach! Of course! Here I have a whole playlist for you 😉👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKGpfaOlppWrZ5o

[@antslatvia8836]

Surely I want to see the progress. Thumbs up to your experiment.

[@AntsVienna]

Thank you. Will give new insights as soon as something interesting happens👍

[@clashpat9874]

I just got an ad of Ferrero Rocher on your video 😂😂

[@AntsVienna]

Perfect timing - haha😂

[@dkkoh88]

No wonder you have not posted for so long. I was starting to worry 😅. Well that expirement was interesting 🤔

[@AntsVienna]

Thanks Don! Yes, that experiment is very exciting and time consuming with all the documentation involved. Not to mention I am working behind the scenes on a lot of stuff for you guys - 2023 will be an exciting year for AntsVienna fans😉👌

[@dkkoh88]

@@AntsVienna can't wait !!!!!

[@Ninuturu]

actually both all and none are fertile or infertile at the start, you wouldn't know up until them laying eggs, then they can be deemed fertile, but not yet fertilized fertilized can only be known after they become actual workers the personal care part is rather interesting tho, the footage of the queens gnawing the wings of the others is also interesting I'm very sure more deads will happen in the future

[@AntsVienna]

Thank you for the clarification about Queens being fertile or not - I just wanted to keep things simple for beginners. Yes, I have the feeling that the specific Lasius Flavus I caught here are oligogyn (more than 1 Queen is allowed but not too many). So the Queens will probably be thinned out further😅

[@Ninuturu]

@@AntsVienna Oligogynie can have many queens, the queens cannot meet however :)

[@grexodus5493]

wow! i knew this experiment had potential 🤩

[@AntsVienna]

Where there are ants there is always potential😉🐜🐜🐜

[@kristijanveljaca1687]

Interesting results, I thought the egg laying would begin after diapause and that they would certainly not have the time to evolve into workers, when did you catch your queens?

[@an_ant_guy6649]

The video was filmed before hibernation, probably filming and editing, plus waiting for 9 weeks was the reason the video came out now

[@AntsVienna]

Hello Kristijan! I caught the Queens in August - so the first video was late. This update is now up to date ;)

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, to be exact the first video was late. With this update you guys are up to date now ;)

[@kristijanveljaca1687]

@@AntsVienna Yeah it would be weird for them to lay eggs if they're from September

[@ReignBeauofTerror]

each like is a drop of water to the ant colony of AntsVienna's heart

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. I'm grateful about the support of every single one of you and I am even more grateful if my videos help people out! :) By the way: I'm working on a huge 1 Year Update video on this experiment - will be ready in a few days - here is the playlist, just in case 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfSoKNtj8eqp5o&ab_channel=AntsVienna

[@ReignBeauofTerror]

@@AntsVienna I can't wait! I haven't gotten into ant-keeping yet, but your videos have helped me learn a lot!

[@leorivers4984]

Please make a follow up

[@AntsVienna]

Will do. Just giving the ants some time to grow, so I can show you guys more 😉

[@jakubszimel2543]

Nice, i also have flavus colony but only five queens, I also heard that there is much less worker agression when queens are from same nest durind nuptial flights because of simillar smell.

[@AntsVienna]

Around 5 Queens is probably the sweet-spot, since as you said the workers don't get too confused. The thing is, I did gather all those Queen in the same garden, the same day. BUT that does not necessarily mean that the are sisters (aka same nest). Being from the same nest is of course the ideal scenario. Let me know in the comments how your colony develops from time to time! 😃👍

[@wsl330067]

finally a new video，congratulation that the nanitics hatched out。

[@AntsVienna]

Thanks! Sorry to keep you waiting ...been very busy lately

[@makpocyt]

hi I am mak :)

[@AntsVienna]

Hellol mak! :)

[@FizzleFX]

5:05 "unwilling to share" uhm... they just did exactly that! *Share the workload* ... 1 pile became many small ones. Each got a share.

[@AntsVienna]

No, they were actually trying to get as many larva (later workers) for themselves

[@SkisHeree]

Woah, love it

[@AntsVienna]

Glad you guys like this type of video :) What do you wish to happen?

[@MrReptile1994]

I’m just starting to research keeping ants, this experiment is awesome I hope there is more on this experiment 👍

[@AntsVienna]

Hello Tristan! Absolutely - I will have another update on this experimental colony soon😉🐜

[@OleB12]

I,m Trying The same But With 5 Lasius Niger Queens Instead

[@AntsVienna]

I've tried a few times with 2 Lasius Niger Queens in a test tube... every single time both Queens ended up dead. Maybe they will do better if you have a larger setup and they can gain some distance from one another. Let me know what happens in your case! 😉👍

[@OleB12]

@@AntsVienna ok

[@AccanWish]

Part 3??

[@AntsVienna]

Coming soon - colony just got out of hybernation

[@Sugerdaddy578]

@@AntsVienna YES I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL THIS TIME AHHHH

[@exploringwithdragon607]

At 6 minutes I see a worker before ya said ya got your first one

[@AntsVienna]

True, that's B Roll. I didn't film every single step of the way, but I was dokumenting things accurately.

[@exploringwithdragon607]

@@AntsVienna ahhh gotcha! Makes sense, wasn't sure if ya just didn't see her lol Have you ever kept Formica Montana before? They are highly polygynous and quite fun to keep, also handy to have on hand for certain slave raiding colony's

[@AntsVienna]

haha! No worries - this was just a test to see if the viewers would spot that worker😉😂 No, haven't kept Formica Montana. Sounds like a US serviformica species - like the Formica Cunicularia I keep here in europe, that also are very practical to get Raptiformica colonies started ...at least the species that are not endangered here.

[@Jose-L]

Muito boa experiência,deves manter a mesma 🐜🐜🐜💪💪🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@AntsVienna]

Thank you! I will keep posting video updates on this ant colony👍🐜🐜🐜

[@Sugerdaddy578]

There was 269 likes so I had to change that for obvious reasons 😂

[@AntsVienna]

That is VERY nice of you - thanks👍

[@radmilakraisnik8565]

Wooooooooooooooow 😍😍😍

[@AntsVienna]

here is the full playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfSoKNtj8eqp5o

[@animegirl7477]

Hi plss play ant sim tycoon plssssssss

[@AntsVienna]

Ok, will try it out sometime

[@leorivers4984]

And make more homogenized colonies with multiple queens

[@AntsVienna]

I'll do it when the specific ant species allows it

[@makpocyt]

sorry

[@AntsVienna]

for what?

[@backonboygkfg]

Firsts

[@AntsVienna]

Congrats! You even surpassed me😅👍

[@backonboygkfg]

@@AntsVienna ye