List of hopefully useful resources to help you out on your ant keeping journey.
Contents
Websites[edit]
Scientific[edit]
- AntWiki.org - http://www.antwiki.org
- AntWeb.org - https://antweb.org
Hobbyist[edit]
- Formiculture Forums - http://www.formiculture.com
- AntsCanada Forums - http://forum.antscanada.com
- AntFarm - http://antfarm.yuku.com
- Antkeeping Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/antkeeping/
Chat[edit]
- Formiculture Chat (registration required) - Forum Live Chat
- Official Discord Chat
Maps[edit]
- https://antsgeo.github.io
- Southern California Nuptial Flight Records - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zyDb1hh07YX4.kp0iLkS0L59w
- http://www.antmaps.org
Formicaria[edit]
- Drew's Antbox - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KLZG74
- AntsCanada - http://www.antscanada.com
- 117 Colonies (Use at own risk, has been known to scam) - http://117colonies.com
- Tarheelants - https://tarheelants.com
Supplies[edit]
General[edit]
- Aspirators - http://www.roseentomology.com/Insect%20Aspirators.htm
- Test Tubes - http://www.lcmlab.com/16mm_Glass_Test_Tubes_p/41a20-w.htm
- Foam to hold test tubes - 12-Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio & 6 Pack-Acoustic-Sound-Panels-Square
Collection Containers[edit]
- Michaels - Mini Storage Containers By Bead Landing
- Acrylic - 5ml Screw Top
- Pop/Snap Top Plastic Vials (Warning: These are air tight and require you to puncture a hole in them) - Medium 1.5ml (40mm x 10mm), Larger 2ml size (unknown dimensions), Largest 5ml size (Length: 63mm / outer diameter: 15mm)
Containers & Building Materials[edit]
- Hydrostone - http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYDROSTONE-GYPSUM-CEMENT-HYDROSTONE-20-Lbs-for-25-FREE-SHIPPING-/161556284672
- BoxBox Stackable Containers - narrow-stackable-rectangles & shallow-mini-stackable-rectangle
- Amac Boxes - https://www.containerstore.com/s/clear-flush-lid-amac-boxes/d?q=amac&productId=10028594
- Foraging Containers (fits test tubes) - http://www.maplecraftinc.com/index.php/invitation-rectangular-clear-plastic-boxes-8-pack-of-12.html
Foraging Containers 2 (pencil cases, nurbs choice) - http://www.daisojapan.com/p-29780-pen-case-228-748-098-in-10-pkg.aspx- 100 micron stainless steel mesh - http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=100+mesh+stainless+steel+screen+pollen+kief+sieve+filter
- Grout (Polyblend brand works well) - https://www.amazon.com/s/...rnid=2528832011
- Square Plastic Container with Overfit Lid (Nurbs' New Choice - Small) - https://www.pioneerp...container/082c/
- Square Plastic Container with Overfit Lid (Nurbs' New Choice - Large) - https://www.pioneerp...container/160c/
Food[edit]
- SUNBURST Ant Nectar - http://www.amazon.com/SUNBURST-Ant-Nectar-Premium-Liquid/dp/B0101TS4IO
- The Complete Ant Juice Ant Food Supplement - http://tarheelants.com/products/the-complete-ant-juice-ant-food-supplement
- Rainbow mealworms - http://www.rainbowmealworms.net
- Pesticide-free Kentucky Bluegrass seed - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CGPNY
Credits[edit]
- Drew from formiculture for compiling together a useful list - [1]
