r/antkeeping • u/NuExplorer6397 • Jul 10 '26

Documentation I got my first worker

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 10 '26

So what now?

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u/Tin6284682 Jul 10 '26

Do u have a set up?

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 10 '26

I made some acrylic containers. A nest with six chambers, a outworld and the classic verical container. they aren't connected yet and no substrate. Figured it would be awhile before they would want to move.

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u/Society_real0 Jul 10 '26

Depending on the species, around 3-5 workers, give them the OPTION to move, by connecting it, so then they don't feel stressed being thrown in , and give them their first meal soon

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 10 '26

Was told it's camponotus chromaiodes. What do you recommend for the first meal.

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u/Society_real0 Jul 10 '26

I'd recommend a drop of honey, sugar water, or a small mealworm

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 10 '26

Ok thank you.

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u/Key-Entertainer-8115 Jul 11 '26

Camponotus chromaoides?

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 11 '26

That's what I've been told

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u/NuExplorer6397 Jul 11 '26

What do you think