How to Keep Ants As Pets
WouterKeeping ants as pets may sound like an impossible task, but the truth is that ants are very easy to care for. They are not only fascinating to watch, but they are also cheap.
One of the best ways to keep ants is to set up an ant farm. You can build an ant farm by using a glass bowl, a small terrarium, or even a sheet of plastic.
You need to place the ant farm in a warm area. Ants need a temperature range of 68-82 deg.C. You can also buy electronic heat mats from local pet supply stores. You can also use a thermometer inside the colony to monitor temperatures.
If you are looking to keep ants as pets, you will need to provide them with water and a source of protein. You can also feed them scraps of meat or fruit. You can also buy specialist protein syrups for ants.
Aside from the food, you need to make sure you are keeping the temperature and humidity right. It is important that you do not let your pets root in the garbage, as this may lead to an insect infestation.
There are also different chemicals that ants emit. The most important is an alarm pheromone that makes other ants react immediately.
You can also buy traps that are made of plastic to kill ants. These traps also contain poison. If you do not want to buy traps, you can always lure them inside by placing scraps of food or plastic bowls with a sugar water solution.
