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In this episode of The AntPod, the hosts discuss strategies for leaving ants unattended while on vacation, sharing personal experiences and tips for ensuring the ants’ wellbeing during their absence. Lynn and Jake, alongside the main host, delve into their routines for preparing their ant colonies for extended periods without direct supervision.
Lynn starts by explaining her approach when she traveled to England for 13 days. She emphasizes the importance of checking water reservoirs and providing sugar to the ants before leaving. She shares how she now relies on a friend to check on the ants, particularly when away for longer durations. Lynn mentions using frozen roaches as food, which simplifies feeding and minimizes maintenance for the caretaker.
Jake, primarily attending ant conventions like AntCon, mentions his relatively minimal preparations due to shorter absences. His focus is on ensuring adequate water supplies and conducting thorough checks of the setups to prevent escapes, especially considering his experience with leafcutters almost escaping due to a compromised setup.
The host shares his own routine, which includes feeding the ants significantly before leaving, hydrating the nest, and having someone check on the ants and other pets like cats. He stresses the importance of securing the ant setups to prevent escapes, drawing from his nerve-wracking experiences with leafcutters.
All three discuss the importance of environmental control, such as adjusting room temperatures and ensuring sufficient water supplies to avoid dehydration and overheating. They also cover emergency procedures if someone notices an issue, like potential escapes or the need for additional food.
The episode is rich with details about different ant species and their specific needs when the keeper is away. They discuss the varying resilience of ant species to absence of care, with some ants able to sustain themselves longer on stored resources. The dialogue includes anecdotes about unexpected challenges and solutions, such as using jelly cups and sugar cubes as long-lasting food sources.
The hosts conclude by emphasizing the need for meticulous preparation before leaving ants unattended, considering potential risks like temperature fluctuations and food spoilage. They advocate for ant keepers to arrange for someone to check on their colonies, or consider professional boarding solutions if unavailable.
Listeners are encouraged to plan thoroughly, considering both the specific needs of their ant species and the duration of absence, to ensure the health and safety of their colonies while away from home!
What Is The Ant Pod? 🤔
The Ant Pod is an audio podcast dedicated to the magical hobby of ant keeping! Originating from the creative mind of the extremely popular ant keeper Ant Holleufer (Alexander Holleufer), The Ant Pod has quickly become the most popular podcast of its kind!
In every episode of the podcast, Alexander is joined by a different set of hosts and ant keeping personalities, such as famous YouTubers, TikTokers, ant nests makers, and ant sellers. In a nutshell, everyone with a passion for this amazing hobby!
They get together to talk about everything ant keeping, from the most basic ant facts, to some of the most insightful information you can find out there! Experience what it’s like to own an ant keeping business, to care for exotic and extremely hard-to-keep ant species, or simply to learn something new about the hobby of keeping ants as pets!
So, what are you waiting for?! Give a listen to the most popular ant keeping podcast on the entire World Wide Web, and listen to some extremely interesting conversations you definitely cannot miss!
You’re not just listening to a podcast, you’re becoming part of a community that shares your passion for these fascinating creatures! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something truly extraordinary!
The Ant Pod Hosts
Ant Holleufer: Youtube, Instagram, TikTok
Ninuturu: Youtube
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