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Summaries of The Ant Pod, the podcast where experienced ant keepers talk about the hobby. Episodes cover topics like the best conditions to keep ants, keeping semi-claustral and leafcutter ants, nuptial flights in captivity, whether sugar is bad for ants, how to prepare your colonies for a vacation and the five ant species to keep from beginner to expert. Each page gives you the key takeaways of the episode and lets you listen to it right away.
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Dream Ant Nest, Setup, Room And House! - The Ant Pod
Nick, The Crafting Ant, grew to 26 colonies of 14 species in a few months. He talks about 3D printing in ant keeping and the dream setup he would build.
Is Ant Keeping Doomed? - The Ant Pod
Fewer ant videos, AntsCanada's new direction and look-alike 3D-printed nests: is the hobby in decline? Ant Holleufer, Jake and Lynn give their honest take.
Keeping Semi-Claustral Ants - The Ant Pod
Semi-claustral queens need food from day one. Lynn and Jake share what they learned founding Manica rubida and Myrmica rubra colonies, and how to set them up.
Preparing Ants For Vacation - The Ant Pod
Going on vacation? How to prepare your ant colonies: topping up water, long-lasting food, escape-proof setups, room temperature and someone to check in.
The 5 Ants to Keep, From Beginner to Expert - The Ant Pod
Swiss YouTuber Tuga Ants picks five ant species to keep, from beginner to expert, and explains how he splits his Tetramorium colonies to start new ones.
The Return Of TAP! - The Ant Pod
The Ant Pod is back after a year off! Alex, Lynn and Jake talk colony losses, exotic species, bull ants, modular nests and why ethical ant keeping matters.
When Ant Colonies Grow Out of Control! - The Ant Pod
What do you do when an ant colony gets too big? Lynn, Jake and Alex cover overcrowding, cleaning large outworlds, diet control and downsizing.
You Should Have A Vivarium! - The Ant Pod
Why a vivarium (VIF) is worth it for exotic ants: heat wires with thermostats, probe placement and how to get your colonies through a heatwave.
Antcon 2024 Review! - The Ant Pod
Ant Holleufer, Lynn and Jake look back on Antcon 2024, the UK ant-keeping convention: stories from the event, fewer talks and what could make it better.
Best Feeders For Your Ants? - The Ant Pod
Roaches, mealworms, fruit flies or crickets? The hosts compare feeder insects for ant colonies and share tips on breeding Dubia and Red Runner roaches.
Does Climate Change Affect Ants? - The Ant Pod
How do early summers, late winters and heatwaves affect ants? The hosts discuss nuptial flights, hibernation and which species climate change threatens most.
Nuptial Flights In Captivity - The Ant Pod
Can you recreate a nuptial flight at home? The hosts discuss flight arenas, temperature and light as triggers, and the ethics of interfering with nature.
Selling Ants! - The Ant Pod
Ant Holleufer interviews Richard of Ant Antics about running an ant store: inventory, overstock, hibernation services and the ethics of selling ants.
The Manica rubida Challenge - The Ant Pod
Experienced keeper Antramblings on breeding Manica rubida: habitat, feeding, the group breeding challenge and the ethics of breeding ants for sale.
Keeping Leafcutter Ants V2 - The Ant Pod
How to keep leafcutter ants: the best leaves to offer, like bramble and apple, how to prevent escapes and how to keep colony growth under control.
The Best Conditions To Keep Ants - The Ant Pod
Temperature, humidity and pests: heating mats, hydration setups, how to spot and control mites, and why the best setup mimics each species' natural habitat.
The Lights Camera Ants Interview - The Ant Pod
Content creator LightsCameraAnts on feeding ants live insects, the ethics of live feeding and making authentic ant videos for YouTube and TikTok.
Young Ant Keepers V2 - The Ant Pod
Three young ant keepers, aged 13 and 14, talk about school, supportive parents, buying colonies with pocket money and being proud of loving ants.
Is Sugar Bad For Ants? - The Ant Pod
Can too much sugar harm an ant colony? Jake and Lynn compare notes on their Camponotus colonies and explain why less sugar and more protein may be better.
Keeping Slavemaker Ants - The Ant Pod
Keeping slavemaker ants: choosing the right host species, introducing the parasitic queen, brood boosting and the ethics of sacrificing host colonies.
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