My ant colony moved nest and it is oddly fascinating
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3 ай бұрынMy ants are moving nest.
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@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Please also watch my non-ant videos. They are equally bad, I promise... more content: patreon.com/Homemade_ecoystems
@MichaelPiz 3 ай бұрын
Good to see Bob and Soldier Ant living their best lives. I was worried about regicide there for a moment but Queenie looks nice and healthy.
@nexolu973 3 ай бұрын
2:55 your video in some days will have no sense Btw how are you😊
@SciencewithSadeed 3 ай бұрын
More updates on lasius niger please
@RealPhantomGamer 3 ай бұрын
Tbh its nice seeing a video that's not super edited
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
I'm good, thanks!
@adamradford8053 3 ай бұрын
Don't ever stop the soldier ant meme. It's so good
@welcome_to_the_own_zone 2 ай бұрын
i would have to unsub
@WouldYouRather69. Ай бұрын
@@welcome_to_the_own_zoneDo it then nobody fking cares about your 1 unsubscribe
@user-ql5uy3dt2k Ай бұрын
soldier ant fuck yea
@jahcreator 11 күн бұрын
Yes agreed it just works
@thejudgmentalcat 3 ай бұрын
Soldier ants need their own Doom soundtrack 😂
@user-ql5uy3dt2k Ай бұрын
soldier ant fuck yea
@d.m.3722 3 ай бұрын
I love the part with the AmEiSeNaUsBrUcHsChUtZ Öl because I am German and enjoy it to see people from other countries trying to speak german
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
"Trying" is the keyword here
@rink7723 3 ай бұрын
doin great. heard worse@@HomemadeEcosystems
@Aurora.6788 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems it could be worse and as we all know: that's good enough
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
@@Aurora.6788 that is the motto of his channel
@justaponyyy 3 ай бұрын
same, but he did well (enough)
@Nobody9257 3 ай бұрын
The thing that drives me to watch these videos is the engagement and excitement in your voice. Really pushes towards the next minute and it just keeps going. Awesome content mate!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
🤣
@lupexium3308 3 ай бұрын
I find youtubers with the dullest voices are usually the best
@AntApprentice 3 ай бұрын
while mold can be an issue, typically if the ants aren't trying to avoid it, then it's safe, black mold is not usually harmful, but moving them was still a smart idea
@alexwalker5716 3 ай бұрын
that picture of Buff Bob the soldier ant gets me every time. no Idea why, since that's a normal picture of a soldier ant and that is totally what they look like. great video by the way. glad to hear the Bob colony is doing well.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
That is indeed totally what they look like!
@leucocrinum 3 ай бұрын
I'm afraid that Bob is not Soldier Ant. They are two different ants. (Bob's a worker, not a soldier.)
@user-ql5uy3dt2k Ай бұрын
soldier ant fuck yea
@backwards7 3 ай бұрын
I am going to experiment with lifting my kettlebell in front of a motivational screencap of solider ant, to see if this results in any improvement in my overall performance.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
🤣
@migwat 26 күн бұрын
Pls update
@Qermaq 3 ай бұрын
I was thinking that the soldier ant is much bigger than the other ants. One might call it a GI ant.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
🤣
@bruhbruh9895 3 ай бұрын
Ant colony you say? Could you mean *_"The Bob Army"_*
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
True, they are all Bob
@bruhbruh9895 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems you confirmed it, this is a canon event now.
@8lynx817 3 ай бұрын
they are like the Borg. But they are the Bob. We are Bob
@Static140 3 ай бұрын
Hi, Bob. My name is Bob 👋
@nanyur3013 3 ай бұрын
@@Static140hi, bob. my name is bob
@Retostl 3 ай бұрын
I prefer this channel to ants canada, no cringy posing in from of the camera, no attempts at life philosophy, just Soldier Ant and cricket eating, brilliant!
@bushyice 3 ай бұрын
I enjoy both, buy AC really does make good content and I love his life philosophy, I think we're all forgetting that many people started liking ants because of him, might be boring for some now but he is a good dude(also don't forget the rhino beetle Olympics)
@Retostl 3 ай бұрын
@@bushyice only reason I watch AC is because nobody else has that level of production value
@thexanderthemander 3 ай бұрын
Cringy poses in front of the tank and cringy monolog that sounds like poorly written TV. "YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT." "MY JAW HIT THE FLOOR" "Awesome uwu "
@irateamatsu 3 ай бұрын
@@thexanderthemander lmao
@sonneann 3 ай бұрын
I love your sense of humor 😂 thank you for the ant education, they really are fascinating
@TrentsPoliceMods 3 ай бұрын
Soldier ant always cracks me up. Absolutely so glad I found this channel a few months back and have loved every video that’s been uploaded.
@Cow_Juice 3 ай бұрын
I love your humor! Lol 😂 Also hooray for Bob the worker and ANThony the soldier. 😆
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
🤣
@ocelotgaming72 3 ай бұрын
i swear this channel had like 50k subscribers or something only like 6 months ago, but now its over 200 k so well done man.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah last year this time I had about 5000 subscribers so it has gone very fast!
@_silas_victor_3352 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems you'll get million too I love your content 😭 And stop naming your animals Bob get some new names please 😭
@Static140 3 ай бұрын
@@_silas_victor_3352you don't like Bob? 😢
@nanyur3013 3 ай бұрын
@@_silas_victor_3352how dare you not like *_bob_* 😡😡😡
@_silas_victor_3352 3 ай бұрын
@@nanyur3013 sorry 😔
@FluffyTheGryphon 3 ай бұрын
You are so much more entertaining than AntsCanada. No BS, no talking down to your viewers, just quality content and light humor.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@liuqmno3421 3 ай бұрын
I would love to disagree with you, but AntsCanada's videos have really become unenjoyable to me. Luckily we still got quality ant content!
@DamageMaximo 3 ай бұрын
Agree 100%
@Mf_2.O. 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystemsi love your vids ❤
@Xaaaach 3 ай бұрын
@@liuqmno3421Yeah, I used to watch AntsCanada all the time. But after a while they just became too much. Not entirely his fault, he just adapted with the KZfaq formula, but it’s a shame.
@swellestorc975 3 ай бұрын
This vid needs to get 150k likes
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
No 🤢
@Static140 3 ай бұрын
More cricket jam, please lol
@jinglejackdingle9823 3 ай бұрын
Crickets are my favorite food.
@ProfesinalulYT73737 3 ай бұрын
do you mean you eat crickets?
@CharlesShorts 3 ай бұрын
@@ProfesinalulYT73737 I think he does...
@nanyur3013 3 ай бұрын
*w h a t*
@Peloxce 2 ай бұрын
5:34 was the most polite to flip us off, and the funniest love your humor
@HomemadeEcosystems 2 ай бұрын
😂
@fireunderworld4755 Ай бұрын
Bro just made this video pg13
@FriendlyKat 3 ай бұрын
Your editing and commentary is getting funnier and better each video! Soldier Ant is a Chad. You gotta keep that bit going. Also we love recurring characters like Bob. 5:30 Okay THAT got me! Well done. Well done.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@matthewella8280 18 күн бұрын
even tho its only ants but its pretty cool how they are like army soldiers and move trash and clean and do stuff its pretty cool
@izaori5980 3 ай бұрын
Your videos make me feel so guilty! As a kid, I hated ants simply because my mom hated ants. Your videos have made me come to love ants! I had no idea that they varied so much, other than 'black' and 'red'. Thank you (and Bob) for enlightening me x3 I hope your ants stop escaping!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Now you know better!
@epicfail3167 3 ай бұрын
5:29 So much humor condenced into just 3 seconds And that dry delivery seals it You may just be my new favorite youtuber
@gameofdanger3786 3 ай бұрын
I like his humor and this series 😂. I WANT MORE!!
@vala1277 3 ай бұрын
Same. The self deprecating humor is endearing and the little puns too.
@rink7723 3 ай бұрын
damn i love this Ant soldier meme and guitar riff never stop it :D
@DudeInPPG Ай бұрын
bro is eating *EVERYTHING* that ants have
@theghostofthomasjenkins9643 4 күн бұрын
and some where out there, ants are eating what he has. it's come full circle.
@mike8877665544332211 3 ай бұрын
Messor barbarus can escape through the top lid of the nesting area, it is too light and they can slip through, i had the same problem with the same nest. Either also but oil on top of the nest or put something like a coin on top of the lid. I used a cotton swab to apply the oil on the nest area.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
This is messor angularis but this probably applies to them too, thanks for the tip!
@mike8877665544332211 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems yeah, i guess bigger species manage to do this and as seen by your SOLDIER, you already got some big Bobs crawling around. Edit: You can easily catch them without hurting them with cotton pads. I had them prison break several times in my office until i figured out how they did it.
@ToniSteve-og5sr 3 ай бұрын
Btw uf the ants arent moving but they could, the mold might be not deadly to them. Thanks for your videos. Have a great day, Toni.
@Lillian2167 3 ай бұрын
I left a like for all of Bob's hard work! Love the videos about the ants, so interesting.
@stevescrub1294 3 ай бұрын
That's a nice watch man, you got some serious bling
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
I know, it are real diamonds
@catw4938 2 ай бұрын
I really like your voice and your videos lol many people hate on your voice but I think its very entertaining, i always laugh at your jokes too!!! Keep up posting please 😊
@lmc689 3 ай бұрын
This channel and Life In Jars are my favorites for deadpan nature humor and facts. The only ones I hit the bell for too because y'all post so infrequently lol but it's worth the wait! Looking forward to the next one, Bob. Much appreciation for you and for sharing what you do!
@HandleTaken77777 2 ай бұрын
The humor sets you apart from the rest. I love it.
@Onsvaltti 3 ай бұрын
Never change your humor. You are perfect just like you are right now.
@Hermslice 3 ай бұрын
honestly some of the most interesting content on youtube right now. keep it up! love this!
@gaveintothedarkness 3 ай бұрын
LOL I though you were going to parody the Ants Canada channel intro for a second. The dramatic intro and music followed by the nursery music.
@cassandranoice1563 3 ай бұрын
The Queen is definitely my spirit animal.
@azgaming9291 3 ай бұрын
nice video. btw, sick rolex, cant wait to buy my own!
@RandomStuffxvz Ай бұрын
Ok can we just stop a minute and take a second to admire this guys Rolex😮😮😮
@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын
dang, I just found my new favourite series and intellectual interest... learning about ants
@UnderASwiftSunrise 3 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see the Bob Army is doing well. Also appreciate the effort to film with a narrative. I just set up my terrarium two days ago in anticipation of getting a jumping spider. I included some isopods, millipedes, and spring tails from my garden. They don't do much but burrow in the soil, so good job to you for having the patience to try to film them! Thanks for the great content!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Yes it indeed takes A LOT of patience filming these animals. They don't always do what you want 😅
@rococogoth 3 ай бұрын
I saw the video and sat there anxiously waiting until lunch to watch this. I love your videos, especially the ant ones!!
@Justin-fn1ey 3 ай бұрын
I just discovered your channel, and your humor and genuine care for the ants made me stay. I look forward to your future videos!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@Renblade 3 ай бұрын
Love your vids man. Great sense of humour, good content and no BS. thank you!
@orewatowi 2 ай бұрын
I’ve just found your channel and I am trying not to laugh as I should be asleep! I enjoy your commentary and explanation of the ant activities.
@DailyDoseOfNature8 3 ай бұрын
have been looking forward to another video, loving it so far!
@Sanuka_Nisalitha 3 ай бұрын
Your other comment" The thin and curved waist on that queen is so GORGEOUS!" is weird.🤔🤐🤮
@adcooper9881 3 ай бұрын
A true man of your word. Keep up the fun content and I'll keep watching.
@jordanwoodward632 Ай бұрын
Your channel randomly came into my feed. I was like wtf is this. But the voodoo KZfaq algorithm got me again. I love your content. Fascinating material and really funny. Thanks for all the time you put into it.
@THEAMAZINGGREATCATSBY 2 ай бұрын
I found you yesterday on here I did nothing but laugh I absolutely love your humor thank you for the laughs I needed it ❤
@maddiedaffern9097 2 күн бұрын
5:34 bro tried to flip us off sneakily
@markstraatman8780 Ай бұрын
8:25 "You were waiting for an interrupt music, weren't you?" Got me! Keep up the droogkloterij, it makes your videos really fun to watch ;)
@gallipschitz7954 3 ай бұрын
I love everything in your videos! Thank you for existing!!
@ytkimberly4629 3 ай бұрын
Your videos make me laugh and smile. I really look forward to them. Thank you so much. 🌺
@gamemaster85b 3 ай бұрын
The ANTics in this video do not disappoint! Congrats, and keep them coming!
@person-isnice Ай бұрын
Please make more of your ant colony, it really fun and funny
@gabrielleengel7476 3 ай бұрын
Really love all of your insect content!
@bioinvasion_ 3 ай бұрын
You can cover the sides of the sand formicarium, they might make their tunnels closer to the sides. If you don't cover it they might just get comfortable with light and be easier to observe tho
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Yeah they have dug a lot more since I finished this video, they are now observable on both sides but most on the back side that is not covered so that is a bit weird
@bioinvasion_ 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems Great! Good luck and have fun watching your colony grow :)
@khills 3 ай бұрын
@@HomemadeEcosystems It’s not “properly” covered, but if you keep it like we see it in the video, facing the wall (that close to the wall) will still create a dark side of the colony, as it were. 😊
@71janas 3 ай бұрын
As usual an excellent video from you👌 Keep em coming and we will keep liking👍
@KC-mw9hg 3 ай бұрын
Good content thanks for posting again
@Dexcalibur420 3 ай бұрын
I know its probably pretty challenging to make these kinds of videos about ants. I mean how do you produce a video and tell a story if not much is going on, on any given day? But I really appreciate the content. I absolutely love ants, and your care and consideration for these fascinating creatures is not something I've seen from many other ant channels. A lot of the other guys I've seen don't seem to genuinely care for their wellbeing as much as you seem to. Also I'd love an update video on the other ant colony.
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Yeah the health of the ants goes before making content! The other 2 colonies are now in hibernation but they should come out of it in a week or 2 so more updates soon!
@Yoriichi6979 3 ай бұрын
Bob and is the best out of all the ants. This is one of the most hilarious videos i’ve seen in a while.
@Emuser012 Ай бұрын
I was sent this randomly expecting nothing much out of it but I was pleasantly surprised in the end thinking about the little things in-between when raising your own ant colony.
@eamonia Ай бұрын
You're fuckin' great, dude. Seriously. Like a well refined standup comedic artist you've really got your whole act together. You're funny, entertaining and have really interesting content. I'm sure art imitates life in this case but I genuinely love your "character."
@MinigunL5 3 ай бұрын
Hey your Messor colony looks amazing! I've been ant-keeping for almost 4 years now, so here's a few things I wanna points out: -The mold on the cotton is normal. Cotton will always mold when wet and as long as it's not 100% covered in mold, or the mold doesn't have any sporangiophores (google it), then it's probably safe for the ants. The soil ants live in is full of mold so as long as the cotton is moist the ants should be fine. -The tube still has plenty of water left in it. The ants can live in a that tube until the water literally runs out 100% and the cotton dries. -That nest is big for them. Ants should preferably fill about 50-75% of a brand new nest depending on the species. In the wild they aren't used to having so much extra space so something they can deposit trash in the extra space which can mold if the nest is humid. I don't think you need to move them out or anything but be careful that they don't deposit trash inside the nest. I keep Messor barbarous and they're pretty clean ants (although they poop everywhere) so you'll probably be fine. Anyways, I'm so glad you're enjoying keeping ants :) Our hobby needs more big KZfaqrs spreading the joy of ants!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I don't consider myself a big youtuber but I do enjoy making ant content 😁 for now the ants store their trash at the top of the nest so I can reach it. Lets hope it stays that way
@steinthor 3 ай бұрын
Your translation skills are undoubtedly impeccable. I'm native oil speaking, and you translated that oil good well.
@jimmacdiarmid8230 3 ай бұрын
Great videos! Thank you for posting! Truly amazing to watch and your commentary was so funny! I was practically in stitches! I lol'd several times while watching. Also, I've been interested in having an ant "farm" but haven't had time to do it properly. Some of that time, I've been occupied with keeping ants off of my kitchen counter.
@theanimationchannel2736 3 ай бұрын
⬇ SOLDER ANT
@Harrison-hg2vs Ай бұрын
This is the best ever ant Channel
@samanthawilliams7298 3 ай бұрын
I love the soldier ant meme! Loved the Rolex watch part! I laughed out loud during this video. Loved it! Can't wait for the next!
@NEONMAPPINGOFFICIAL01 7 күн бұрын
Your ant videos are extremely fantastic and satisfying 👍🔥
@jabzcreations 3 ай бұрын
I love the default davinci resolve 3d text spin animation
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@assassinschris 3 ай бұрын
Soldier ant !!! 😂 you crack me up man awesome video 😂😂😂🐜🐜🐜
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@timothyshi8398 Күн бұрын
You’re The best KZfaqr ever!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤
@Smallfri321 3 ай бұрын
Another quality vid from a quality KZfaqr. Gonna be a good day :)
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@adaminecraftperssone7964 3 ай бұрын
🙂you are getting better and better with each video you post
@Shimmer_LadybugYT 3 ай бұрын
Bro made my day with the SOLDER ANT
@desertviking 10 күн бұрын
The ants and the narration is on point, subscribes!
@HomemadeEcosystems 10 күн бұрын
Welcome!
@ray4237 3 ай бұрын
love how u heart comments. good way to connect w audience
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
I try!
@Roblox-mx9bw 3 ай бұрын
I love these series
@Broockle 3 ай бұрын
Love the editing and your voice over 😂
@5mania5 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see bigger stronger soldier ants! *cue the music*
@willow.6466 Ай бұрын
love soldier ant so much
@catherinepoloynis 3 ай бұрын
These ant colony chronicles are very relaxing and entertaining.
@usec-voice-1 Ай бұрын
I will always be expecting the soldier ant cutscene.
@TerrorofDeathDGX Ай бұрын
Soldier ant is my homie, always represent them with the music! Also thank you for these videos. I didn't think I'd find them this fascinating but here I am wrapped in ant drama. Also I've gone through the comment section and seen no Archer jokes. So ahem, "Do you want ants?! This is how you get ants!"
@HomemadeEcosystems Ай бұрын
You are one of the first to make that jokes yes😂
@Wolfburns 3 ай бұрын
Great chill videos. I love ants so much. I think I am gonna bust out some SimAnt on the SNES when I get home tonight. The yellow ant will be Bob in action.
@michaelmorrigan614 3 ай бұрын
My tarantula was an escape artist as well to my girlfriend’s great despair. There’s a couple of times that I still have no idea how she got out. At least she never ventured to far from her habitat
@otralee 3 ай бұрын
Great work
@dandychiggins7240 Ай бұрын
No idea why I got your videos recommended, but I'm glad the algorithm brought me here, subbed for the soldier ant 😆
@HomemadeEcosystems 29 күн бұрын
Welcome!
@gugaxd8568 3 ай бұрын
Hey bro, that mold on the tube isn't very worrying, it's only worrying when the mold has different colours like pink or so, that much mold isn't very worrying in most cases!
@jared_17 17 күн бұрын
This guys videos are hilarious 😂
@martinberlanga6272 3 ай бұрын
Another great video man! You make awesome content! Soldier Ant cut scenes are so freaking hilarious 😂. … and that Rolex 😏😂
@marekondovcik6117 Ай бұрын
Hey you crazy ass dude.I love your videos.Keep up the good work.👍👍
@swilleh_ 3 ай бұрын
Your humor definitely surprised me, i didn't think that someone with such a peaceful voice could make jokes like those.
@spacecat1117 3 ай бұрын
i love you videos, keep up the good work
@AND-od5jt 3 ай бұрын
That like is mainly for BoB, partly for your technique
@AironSmieciowy-di3qy 3 ай бұрын
Great video!
@Fuminex 3 ай бұрын
150K LIKES, WE WILL DO IT
@daves2hd 3 ай бұрын
Okay a few notes here. The mould that forms in the test tubes is usually fairly harmless. Though it's better not to have it, the health risks for the ants is very small. Unless you get big fluffy white and/or yellow moulds. I think moving them to the formicarium is a bit too soon and risks creating mould outbreaks there. Since the colony is so small they can't keep the entire space clean and might use corners of the formicarium as part of their bathroom/junk/graveyard area. You might not want to move too quickly, especially in the winter periods Messor sp. isn't the most active sp. as it is and their growth is naturally slower. My advise would be to grow the colony in a test tube or a small 1 tot max 2 room formicarium until they grow bigger (or disconnect the pre-shaped one at least so they can build the size they need in the sand). At least until they reach 50 to 80 workers. Also my like is for Bob, just so we're clear!
@HomemadeEcosystems 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips and concern! This is messor angularis so they don't have a winter/slower period. The colony is growing very fast the past few weeks so the tube would have become to small soon. So far I noticed that they collect their dirt in the top far right corner of the right nest so I can reach it. Lets hope they keep that spot 😁
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