Ant Keeper Rogie

01/08/2024

Camponotus cf variegatus - Moving to a new nest, cleaning time August 2, 2024

This is my 4 year old colony, I will bring them outside for a bit to encourage them to move quickly with the help of a little sunshine 🌞

01/04/2024

🎉 Drumroll please! 🎉

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06/03/2024

Camponotus cf variegatus - Feeding time March 2024

04/10/2023

05/09/2023

We've only got THREE colonies. Well, four talaga, pero one is staying with WPPH. 🥰

₱1,999 for a Camponotus sp. colony and a starter formicarium. This formicarium should last them a year or more before they start needing more nest space connected.

https://www.weirdpets.ph/products/camponotus-sp-colony-with-starter-formicarium

21/08/2023

Feeding Time - August 2023

24/06/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064659641051/posts/672782981553684/?mibextid=Nif5oz

04/06/2023

Nuptial Flight: 2023 JUNE 03
5 Camponotus sp
1 Solenopsis geminata

20/05/2023

https://youtu.be/l8JgM4Fjb6U

THE ANNUAL NUPTIAL FLIGHT HAS BEGUN!!The annual nuptial flight of Carebara diversa, same time: 5am, same place. On the next day, I caught one Odontoponera de...

19/05/2023

Caught a queen ant, Odontoponera sp

around 7:40am
2023 MAY 20

18/05/2023

Carebara diversa
Nuptial Flight
around 5am
will post a video later...

24/04/2023

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=760244008821424

25/03/2023

Another quick update for our young Trapjaw ant colony.

https://youtu.be/imt-muOF8Os

After the first nanitic hatched, the colony, consisting of a queen and a single nanitic with their broods moved to the nest I attached to the outworld. My in...

25/03/2023

Anteater Eating Ant 🤣

22/03/2023

🚗... 🐜...

21/03/2023

https://youtu.be/jeP_5Pcxe3M

Finally! Our first nanitic has arrived, this colony is looking good, with lots of broods and the queen ant is not a picky eater, resulting for these loads of...

20/03/2023

Quick Update for our Odontomachus simillimus founding queen - First Nantic hatched‼️

Today March 20, 2023, upon checking this morning, our first nanitic is here! sorry about the blurry photos, I was not expecting this so, I just took few shots while filming. I will post the video soon...

16/03/2023

Here's a quick update for our Odontomachus simillimus queen ant, this is a YouTube exclusive content, check link below to see the progress of this beautiful trapjaw queen ant.
https://youtube.com/shorts/v1N-98LOGXI?feature=share

14/03/2023

Camponotus cf albosparsus - Quick Update
The Pupae Factory

13/03/2023

Odontomachus simillimus - Quick Update March 13, 2023
5 pupae, 6 Larvae and lots of eggs

12/03/2023

Caught a Tetraponera sp queen just now, 5:48am March 13, 2023 - Monday

08/03/2023

Founding Queens - Quick Update

Polyrachis Gold
Polyrachis armata
Odontomachus simillimus

for those who are asking about their setups, hope you like it 😅

27/02/2023

Odontomachus simillimus Founding Chamber - Month-End Quick Update (February 2023)

23/02/2023

Not again...
You guys just recently got an expansion nest 🤦‍♂️
do I need to open the access to the third expansion nest? 🤔 but it is scheduled much later this year... those nest are a bit expensive you know 🥲 I need to save enough funds for the fourth one...

I hope this is just some sort of moisture gradient thing... brood production doubled, the colony will be marking it's third year of existence since the day I caught the queen ant who successfully established the colony (Camponotus cf albosparsus - June 12, 2020). Soon we will be seeing some female reproductive caste (hopefully).

To those who are asking to see or what is the current setup of this particular colony, here it is...

right side:
arena with bamboo style test tubes, acting as satellite nest, but recently I closed the access point to encourage the ants to move the garbage on the outworld (and it works)

middle:
3 modular nest (2 are currently accessible)

left side:
same on the right side

LIVE stream: Pupae Factory
https://www.facebook.com/AntKeeperRogie/videos/906598983845483/?mibextid=NnVzG8

11/02/2023

Greetings fellow ant keepers! I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my admiration for your passion and dedication to the fascinating world of ant keeping.

The hobby of ant keeping is growing in popularity here in the Philippines, and it's wonderful to see more and more individuals interested in learning about these amazing creatures. Ants are incredibly social and organized creatures that can provide hours of entertainment and educational opportunities. Not only is it a fun hobby, but it's also a great way for young people to learn about science and the natural world.

I encourage you to continue pursuing your passion for ant keeping and sharing your knowledge and experiences with others. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out, there is always something new to learn and discover about these fascinating creatures. And remember, don't be discouraged if you encounter obstacles along the way. Embrace the challenges and continue to push yourself to learn more.

So keep up the great work, my friends! And don't hesitate to reach out to others in the community for support and advice. The ant keeping community is full of friendly and knowledgeable individuals who are always eager to help and share their own experiences.

I also want to emphasize that this hobby is not only for adults, but for young ones as well. Keeping ants can help kids develop important life skills such as responsibility, patience, and observation. Additionally, it can also help them learn about biology and the natural world in a hands-on and engaging way.

I know that starting a colony can seem daunting, but don't worry! Ant Keeper Rogie is here to help and guide you in your ant keeping journey. You can reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you may have, and I will be happy to share my knowledge and experience with you. Keep on exploring, observing and learning about these wonderful creatures!

10/02/2023

ctto: http://joyreactor.com/post/2452407

08/02/2023

The Tedious Part of Ant Keeping - Garbage Collection Day...

06/02/2023

Caught a Parvaponera sp around 7:18pm, I immediately put it on a test tube setup... will try to transfer on a better founding setup tomorrow morning...

04/02/2023

Thank you for choosing our bamboo test tube with mini-outworld setup for housing your ants...

check this link to view the bamboo test tubes:
https://fb.watch/itHCtzTi_F/