My New Termite Queen and King | Starting a Termite Farm

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada  3 года назад +1548

    Ahhhh! Thank you for watching, everyone/AC Family! Creating this episode was so nostalgic for so many reasons (the OG AC Family understand!!! 😭). Hope this termite colony makes it. Also, pls remember to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE (hit the BELL & select ALL) to join the AC Family on these real life stories of ants, termites, and other creatures! Ant/termite love forever! QUESTION: So what should we name them?

    • @sshaa115
      @sshaa115 3 года назад +19

      Aye.

    • @sshaa115
      @sshaa115 3 года назад +29

      i miss the intro haha

    • @ashpuppyenby
      @ashpuppyenby 3 года назад +183

      Can we call them lumberjacks?

    • @eggplant4367
      @eggplant4367 3 года назад +110

      Name them 'the termighty kingdom'!

    • @iPeaceful55
      @iPeaceful55 3 года назад +15

      @@ashpuppyenby nah

  • @themenagerie5247
    @themenagerie5247 3 года назад +2103

    “The termite colony we raised a few years ago” man it’s crazy how fast time has passed

    • @CPRyan1995
      @CPRyan1995 3 года назад +59

      I still remember when he first posted the video when he rescued the first termite pair from one of the ant chambers! I must have missed an episode somewhere along the way because I just learned that they got eaten by invading ants 😭

    • @brightonwoodard6425
      @brightonwoodard6425 3 года назад +7

      Yeah it doesn't feel that long ago

    • @vbgvbg1133
      @vbgvbg1133 3 года назад +9

      It’s been YEARS?!

    • @thecrazyaxolotl
      @thecrazyaxolotl 3 года назад +2

      @@CPRyan1995 same

    • @harrisonhelm3392
      @harrisonhelm3392 3 года назад +2

      yeah

  • @cicadafun
    @cicadafun 3 года назад +519

    -This is indeed Macrotermes gilvus.- (EDIT: On closer inspection, the species in the video are probably more closer to some species of Odontotermes, probably O. prodives/parandenticulatus. Either way, it's in the subfamily Macrotermitinae, a fungus grower. Care and life history are very similar between the two, but with Odontotermes likely requiring slightly lower temperatures. Both pest species in areas that they occur.)
    These are a highly specialized species of termite that DO NOT EAT wood. They instead farm a specialized species of fungus. They require high humidity and warm temperatures to survive. They do not store any fungal pellets like any attini ants do; instead the first workers forage for fungal spores that they can use. You can typically take a fungus garden from an already established colony from one of their mounds. Only give them a fungus garden when they have workers, the queen and king will not be able to keep the fungus alive by themselves. They need soil with high clay content to found in and a constant source of water. Pairs of termites can be sexed like roaches or mantises by looking at the couple last abdominal segments in the underbelly near the cloaca.
    EDIT: I would also like to add that the termites do somewhat indirectly feed on wood, where they will ingest dry leaves, grasses and wood in which they forage for, then poop it out, use it to build comb which they will seed with fungal spores, which will then grow and is what the termites will eat directly. Macrotermes/Odontotermes are very finicky during founding since establishing the fungus garden is usually the hardest part. Fungus can easily die from pathogens if there's not enough workers to routinely care for it, but also can be over eaten if there's too many workers. So a good balance needs to be met.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  3 года назад +184

      Wow! How sure are you of species ID?

    • @amaduck2132
      @amaduck2132 3 года назад +17

      uh oh, if they dont eat wood, its gonna be a problem

    • @cicadafun
      @cicadafun 3 года назад +91

      @@AntsCanada
      These are the only species of macrotermes in the Philippines as far as I'm aware and they're pretty unique amongst termite species there. They're also the largest.
      EDIT: For real proper identification you could send images of the dealates and close up photos of the veins of the wings to termite biologists. Don't know where you could email one though unfortunately.
      EDIT: Probably Odontotermes, potentially macrotermes gilvus. Leaning on Odontotermes. Near certain that it's in Macrotermitinae, aka a definite fungus farmer.

    • @r2dk594
      @r2dk594 3 года назад +33

      @@AntsCanada looked more into it I think he’s right since they are found in the Philippines however, from the sites I’m looking at they can still eat wood but also do “farm” fungus within mounds they build. I just wish I could share the source I got this info. Since RUclips doesn’t allow website links.

    • @r2dk594
      @r2dk594 3 года назад +35

      Also kinda ironic I got this info on a pest management website.

  • @DapperJeff
    @DapperJeff 3 года назад +445

    Oh my gosh the old AC intro. The memories are overwhelming.

  • @PitySpider.
    @PitySpider. 3 года назад +1250

    I love how sometimes the big termites sometimes grab the baby ones like “get back here you little shi-“

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 3 года назад +955

    Despite the wood, these are fungus growers. With that in mind...
    Colony: Mushroom Kingdom
    King: Bowser (or Mario depending on who you like more/want more as Peach's wife)
    Queen: Peach
    (you could say this is an alternate ending to Super Mario Odyssey; Bowser finally making his dream come true)

    • @D3xt3r_g0d
      @D3xt3r_g0d 3 года назад +11

      I love it plz do this

    • @theix1622
      @theix1622 3 года назад +3

      Lol

    • @tomnovy3476
      @tomnovy3476 3 года назад +5

      this is amazing lol

    • @theix1622
      @theix1622 3 года назад

      @@tomnovy3476 idk how did I notice you comment so fast

    • @gallum5344
      @gallum5344 3 года назад +7

      make the king bowser and the forgotten 3rd he didnt use mario

  • @monsterbros1882
    @monsterbros1882 3 года назад +342

    One thing though: I’ve heard that most termites could kill their queen if she gets too stressed - and they stress easily. Like, looking at them with light too often

    • @oreo1324
      @oreo1324 3 года назад +10

      Ohhhh
      That’s why he’s first termite try was a fail

    • @keanuxiong675
      @keanuxiong675 3 года назад +54

      @@oreo1324 The reason why it failed was because of invading ants

    • @monsterbros1882
      @monsterbros1882 3 года назад +35

      @@keanuxiong675 he means the first time, when he got two elates in a test tube, but they died before making a colony. The second attempt was killed by an invading colony.
      He hypothesized that they died because they were exposed to light after being settled in

    • @oreo1324
      @oreo1324 3 года назад +6

      @@keanuxiong675 no I mean the first first colony

    • @oreo1324
      @oreo1324 3 года назад +3

      @@monsterbros1882 thanks for telling him man

  • @heinhtet2468
    @heinhtet2468 3 года назад +2081

    AntsCanada: I am going to raise the termites!
    Termites: To raise us and love us right?
    AntsCanada: Looks at his ants
    Termites: to raise us and love us right?

  • @padius9897
    @padius9897 3 года назад +525

    imagine if there was a rival channel called "termites australia"

  • @masonle7599
    @masonle7599 3 года назад +552

    I don’t know who you are, or why you’re in my recommended, but you just gained a new subscriber and I’m here to stay

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  3 года назад +123

      Welcome to the Antiverse and to the AC Family! Thank you for the sub!

    • @-You-need-a-hug-
      @-You-need-a-hug- 3 года назад +35

      Man, your lucky! Ants Canada replied to u. I sorta feel like it's a rule that popular RUclipsrs don't reply to fans. Only cuz how rare it is.

    • @cyrusboyd8755
      @cyrusboyd8755 3 года назад +9

      Welcome

    • @masonle7599
      @masonle7599 3 года назад +8

      @@cyrusboyd8755 thank you!

    • @arcipola1196
      @arcipola1196 3 года назад +2

      welcome

  • @Noe-Mastro
    @Noe-Mastro 3 года назад +129

    10:22 that's so cute how it grabs the baby lol

    • @tomnovy3476
      @tomnovy3476 3 года назад +22

      Itslike:
      Mini termite (forgot how they are called): oooo so this is what the outside world is?
      Mini termite: he really did say it was a wood full world..
      Termite: GET OVERHERE
      Mini termite: NoOooOOoOooooOOOO.....

    • @browniewolf6833
      @browniewolf6833 3 года назад +8

      @tom novy
      They are called nymphs I think.

    • @gamergaming5786
      @gamergaming5786 3 года назад +1

      Yes.

    • @glendwinnomel219
      @glendwinnomel219 3 года назад +7

      The worker:OI your to young go back to bed
      The young worker:NOOOOOOoooooooooo

    • @glendwinnomel219
      @glendwinnomel219 3 года назад +1

      @@browniewolf6833 your right there called nymphs

  • @kirshunreal9333
    @kirshunreal9333 3 года назад +50

    Please upload an episode 2 of this series. It been 4 months.

  • @turkeyking1342
    @turkeyking1342 3 года назад +446

    I remember the terminators like it was yesterday.

  • @Snakecraft-uo1gh
    @Snakecraft-uo1gh 3 года назад +405

    i just bought the mini hybrid to start my first colony

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  3 года назад +130

      Congratulations and welcome to the Hybrid Nest family! I'm excited for your future ant army! Ant love forever!

    • @stickbugging
      @stickbugging 3 года назад +6

      Wait scout what are you doing here i thougth u were in tower defense simulator

    • @sorreldislikespotatoes9882
      @sorreldislikespotatoes9882 3 года назад +6

      @@AntsCanada Hi! I love ants but I can't keep them as pets because I have no idea how to look after them. Your videos are great thank you for starting this channel!

    • @beastmode5800
      @beastmode5800 3 года назад +3

      Good luck😁😁😁

    • @blazikenvi9084
      @blazikenvi9084 3 года назад +3

      You should give us an update on your mini hybrid, would love to hear about your future ant army

  • @vennjylugo7434
    @vennjylugo7434 3 года назад +293

    I genuinely like animals that form colonies. Termites are no exception. Looking forward for the next termite update (name suggestion would be “wood chompers”

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 3 года назад +2

      Yeah it's just a cool concept eh

    • @veloturner3060
      @veloturner3060 3 года назад +1

      Maybe they should be could t 800

    • @jamessmith65536
      @jamessmith65536 3 года назад +2

      I am definitely such a huge fan of eusocial insects. When I grow up, I will collect, keep, and breed different species of termites, ants, bees, and wasps. I love the concept of castes!!! And seeing how successful eusociality in insects is. Eusocial insects make up about 25% of biomass. Come through.

    • @gl1tch3d_0ut8
      @gl1tch3d_0ut8 3 года назад +1

      i agree

    • @themenagerie5247
      @themenagerie5247 3 года назад

      Same but I recommend to avoid keeping wasps

  • @chickenlord7107
    @chickenlord7107 3 года назад +135

    When are you going to update us on these guys? I’m curious and it’s been a while now I’m sure they’ve been established by now

    • @islasdelosladrones2128
      @islasdelosladrones2128 3 года назад +8

      I've been waiting as well... considering now he's got a wooden structure for his carpenter ants, I'm thinking the same will work just fine.

    • @TruckieLuckie23
      @TruckieLuckie23 3 года назад +5

      I think they are dead

    • @islasdelosladrones2128
      @islasdelosladrones2128 3 года назад +2

      @@TruckieLuckie23 sounds like an opportunity to pair up another 👀

    • @hisokamorow6709
      @hisokamorow6709 3 года назад +5

      @@TruckieLuckie23
      Most likely, for some reason he doesn't understand how light sensitive termites are.

    • @Shinydrybones
      @Shinydrybones 2 года назад +1

      They say no news in good news. In this case though, I think it means the opposite.

  • @CaptainCrowington
    @CaptainCrowington 3 года назад +78

    When he said “ A Few Years Ago” I felt old as dirt but younger then a sapling

  • @linnick4393
    @linnick4393 3 года назад +20

    8:22 when the worker pulled the nymph back into the nest it was so cute!

  • @boostedwrx91gaming41
    @boostedwrx91gaming41 3 года назад +396

    its like Saturday morning cartoons for those who remember these days lol

  • @eyeamsweet
    @eyeamsweet 2 года назад +2

    As a Sales Specialist at Cooks Pest Control I Find This Channel ENTERTAINING

  • @Seaphoenix_03
    @Seaphoenix_03 3 года назад +310

    Only true Ogs just knew The old intro is back boys and girls

  • @Flippokid
    @Flippokid 3 года назад +58

    "Kings and queens mate, break off their wings together..." Aw that's so romantic!

  • @lucadallenogare98
    @lucadallenogare98 3 года назад +527

    The colony name should be “woodland pioneers”

  • @KendrixTermina
    @KendrixTermina 3 года назад +110

    a moment of silence for the unlucky third wheel termite

  • @brandonxu8497
    @brandonxu8497 3 года назад +118

    We need a tour of all the terrariums and aquariums AntsCanada has.

    • @wiskrimsbadplay7549
      @wiskrimsbadplay7549 3 года назад +2

      I'm pretty sure it will be done once his new house gets finish

    • @terdinthehole1740
      @terdinthehole1740 3 года назад +1

      He already has 2 weeks ago ruclips.net/video/mQBIIgYJWN8/видео.html

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 3 года назад +272

    AntsCanada: Termites are slightly cooler than ants
    AC Family: *It's treason then*

  • @ashpuppyenby
    @ashpuppyenby 3 года назад +369

    Since they're termites, it'd be so cool to call them lumberjacks

  • @SpelVarld
    @SpelVarld Год назад +1

    8:19 its so cute the little one si like : yes im escaping
    but then a termite comes and takes it away like: don't even think about it

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 3 года назад +131

    To continue the Avatar trend...
    how bout the Earth Kingdom?
    King: Kuei
    Queen: Hou-Ting (I'm aware she is the King's daughter in Korra but it's the name that made the most sense for queen) OR Joo Dee (those that know...know)

  • @moltencyborg8694
    @moltencyborg8694 3 года назад +532

    Imagine if the termites escaped. His house would die.

  • @TmanMoneymanISSUPREME
    @TmanMoneymanISSUPREME 3 года назад +91

    When you realize the OG intro is back

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 3 года назад +1

      Never noticed it was gone until now lmao. Always loved it, reminds me of the Jack Hannah Animal Adventure intro

    • @TmanMoneymanISSUPREME
      @TmanMoneymanISSUPREME 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @onemoreweirdo207
      @onemoreweirdo207 3 года назад +3

      I honestly double-checked because I thought I clicked an old video

    • @jeffryanto3784
      @jeffryanto3784 3 года назад +3

      @@onemoreweirdo207 same lmao, i recheck the upload time haha

    • @MR_C0D3X
      @MR_C0D3X 3 года назад +1

      I saw it and it put a smile on my face.

  • @FenrisValda
    @FenrisValda 3 года назад +6

    King: Axe
    Queen: Gaia
    Colony: Dark Moon Grove Colony/ Dark Moon Colony
    I had no idea termites were this cool! Can't wait to see how they do!

  • @enkkulintula1212
    @enkkulintula1212 3 года назад +293

    Termites when queen or king die: Oh no, anyway.

    • @epikchannel8728
      @epikchannel8728 3 года назад +4

      @UClmR3eJ7UwoRvCCYeozxwzQ ok but don’t self promoting because people will start disliking your video if you do that

    • @JuanMota780
      @JuanMota780 3 года назад +3

      Lol he deleted it Lmal

    • @darkmann12
      @darkmann12 3 года назад +1

      Good news! The Dacia Duster-

    • @Insect_Expert1489
      @Insect_Expert1489 3 года назад +7

      @Hume zee Guard number1:"As wish your highness."

    • @czerf1
      @czerf1 3 года назад +2

      the clarkson meme.. classic

  • @BlackrockPuppy
    @BlackrockPuppy 3 года назад +67

    "The termites we raise a few Years ago."
    Excuse me what?! A FEW WHAT?! Ive been watching you for so long i forgot 😭

  • @creativitystuffs
    @creativitystuffs 3 года назад +136

    AC question of the week: Ant males die after mating and are simply sperm factories but termite males do not die after mating, continue to live with and mate with the queen's and are actually called kings

  • @MegaReacts
    @MegaReacts 3 года назад

    How did I get here? The algorithm is a strange thing. I am beyond interested in your channel now. Got my sub.

  • @christianx5513
    @christianx5513 3 года назад +200

    Colony: Ba Sing Se
    Queen: Joo
    King: Dee
    THERE IS NO WAR

  • @PalzToTheEnd
    @PalzToTheEnd 3 года назад +56

    AC question of the week: termite nymphs are small versions of the adults that molt multiple times as they grow.
    Call the colony "The Ter-Knights!" 😉😎

  • @soupdehblue3757
    @soupdehblue3757 3 года назад +30

    Started watching this channel in rehab. 3 years later I’m clean and have a community of reptiles, amphibians and cleaner fish all working in a biological partnership

    • @slitheryboi3097
      @slitheryboi3097 3 года назад +3

      Awesome! I got a ball python 3-4 months ago, (hes 5-7 months old) and hes helped me through depression and anxiety! Love him so much! Glad you got a biology partnership!

    • @deg6788
      @deg6788 3 года назад

      Nice bro

  • @traceystokes5253
    @traceystokes5253 Год назад

    I watch this program every so often and I couldn’t help but notice your tattoo. I don’t want to know anything about it. I just think it’s kind of weird that someone as intelligent, knowledgeable and you seem so down to earth and really cool may have a different life and perspective than you appear to have now. I’m not trying to be critical or anything. We all have different lives to live. What I am trying to say is that I learn so much from you and I am grateful for the education that we get from this program. Thank you so much…..

  • @jkr9594
    @jkr9594 3 года назад +10

    just an idea:
    put an "1 cm" marker to the nest's glass edge, so that its easier to understande the szises.

  • @eL_Tortugaa
    @eL_Tortugaa 3 года назад +21

    I hated termites but for some reason this made me want to actually keep them

  • @TOY2SHO
    @TOY2SHO 3 года назад +14

    Name them "Dos Por Dos"
    its what Filipinos usually call those houseing foundation wood that termites usually invades. Also Dos is spanish for two, which is fittimg since this is the second termite colony.

  • @judeperaud2190
    @judeperaud2190 2 года назад +2

    I really want to see the Calyptomyrmex queen raise a colony, so we can learn more about them.

  • @teamants7531
    @teamants7531 3 года назад +110

    That queen at the end was CHUNKY

    • @suhassiriki9211
      @suhassiriki9211 3 года назад +1

      It was thick.

    • @B1inkies
      @B1inkies 3 года назад +2

      Chunky thick

    • @teambeining
      @teambeining 3 года назад

      “She’s just so big! She’s just out there…”

    • @causticyt9314
      @causticyt9314 3 года назад

      Your lucky antscanada hearted your comment

    • @Terrandrei
      @Terrandrei 3 года назад +1

      Thicc

  • @lukestreet5988
    @lukestreet5988 3 года назад +52

    AC question of the week: Ant males die after mating but termite males do not die after mating and continue to live with and mate with the queen's

  • @jay-dee2916
    @jay-dee2916 3 года назад +21

    This was very interesting. I don’t know anything about termites other than the damage the can cause. Haha now I know a bit more! I wouldn’t want to keep them but still love to learn about them.

  • @elite6657
    @elite6657 3 года назад +2

    Colony name- Deadwood Sentinels

  • @linag7308
    @linag7308 3 года назад +17

    Wow this is so much more interesting than anything I learned in school.
    Queen Willow and King Woody Haha.

  • @ethanfrench9111
    @ethanfrench9111 3 года назад +48

    “I’m the third creature in this open relationship!”
    Anyone who gets that reference gets an imaginary cookie.

    • @ValexLM
      @ValexLM 3 года назад +2

      Is that a reference to my personal life? 😅 😂 😂 😂

  • @bluefox5606
    @bluefox5606 3 года назад +41

    Niceeeee
    ALSO THE OLD PFP IS BACK ONLY OG'S KNOW THEM
    Also name them termite munchers
    Or termight

    • @frantisektichy7830
      @frantisektichy7830 3 года назад

      yeah i allsou missed as he lost colony o termites and realy long time no have replacement.

    • @moonstorm7122
      @moonstorm7122 3 года назад +1

      TermiteMunchers is so cute XD

    • @bluefox5606
      @bluefox5606 3 года назад

      @@moonstorm7122 how about termunch 👀

    • @moonstorm7122
      @moonstorm7122 3 года назад

      @@bluefox5606 :0 yes XD

  • @Robin3615
    @Robin3615 Год назад

    I bought a Termitat which is a VERY cool termite habitat in a zoo quality exhibit. You just add water periodically and the are expected to last over 3 years when they will start to run out of food. There are 6 screws do you your own restock or send it back for them to "recharge" your unit with new wood. I saw 2 turn pure white and 4 angelic white wings open and they slowly turned very dark. I add a little water about twice a week with absolutely no other maintenance.

  • @julix_vera
    @julix_vera 3 года назад +235

    The colony should be called “The Delicious Empire”

  • @bisexuwhale0_056
    @bisexuwhale0_056 3 года назад +4

    8:21
    I love how just zoomed on an afult termite pulling on a baby termite😆

  • @Ooona08
    @Ooona08 3 года назад +12

    Hey Antscanada! I have a new idea after this video, can you catch an another big-headed queen and keep them, but i know you have a big headed ant colony “BobbleHeads” but the other native big headed ant will be released soon, if their big headed ant army grews up, release them so they can boost the native ants in antopia.

  • @rb_yt7499
    @rb_yt7499 2 года назад +1

    "Hey termitescanada grow us!"
    "Im sorry little one."
    'Are you termitescanada...?"

  • @GoGetMovin
    @GoGetMovin 3 года назад +44

    AC question of the week: Termites are related to cockroaches, while ants are related to bees

    • @aparnaeaswar5246
      @aparnaeaswar5246 3 года назад

      @A is my favorite letter all three are related, all are in the family Hymenoptera. I’m a beekeeper, I would know.

    • @cnaro8073
      @cnaro8073 3 года назад

      @@aparnaeaswar5246 wow cool.

  • @xLaVey
    @xLaVey 3 года назад +99

    Colony: Terminotopia
    King: Jack
    Queen: Rose
    titanic idea.

    • @yuhkami_
      @yuhkami_ 3 года назад +2

      HELL YES

    • @glendwinnomel219
      @glendwinnomel219 3 года назад

      I agree with colony name but the king and queen name i agree more hope AC chooses this

    • @dude545
      @dude545 3 года назад +2

      Tertanic?

    • @yuhkami_
      @yuhkami_ 3 года назад

      @@dude545 m

    • @rexocanplay6477
      @rexocanplay6477 3 года назад

      @@glendwinnomel219 ya the colony name is good but the the king and queens name is Umm a little strange

  • @Kevvv03
    @Kevvv03 3 года назад +8

    Petition for AntsCanada to start a ThermitesCanada

  • @emeraldgames2130
    @emeraldgames2130 2 года назад +1

    The termite adult worker just straight up pulls the nymph back into the nest😂 8:22

  • @AmandaTroutman
    @AmandaTroutman 3 года назад +37

    Oberon and Titania in the termite kingdom of The Seelie Court (since we can see them!)

  • @connelllipman9074
    @connelllipman9074 3 года назад +9

    I cant wait for an update to see how this colony grows!!!

  • @andrewdestefanis643
    @andrewdestefanis643 3 года назад +6

    Dude, you and your videos are always so wholesome and always put me in such a good mood, you have a new subscriber for life. Keep up the amazing content! 😊

  • @star-aether
    @star-aether 3 года назад +6

    I feel like King Carver and Queen Termina would be good name for our two new royal lovebirds :) I can't wait for the first update on them! Termite love forever y'all 💓💖💗

  • @jhongmacasaet8841
    @jhongmacasaet8841 3 года назад +46

    Ac question ofthe week: termites dont grow as larvae like ants but instead they grow as like a baby version

  • @goldenclawgaming9755
    @goldenclawgaming9755 3 года назад +29

    AC question: The Termites have a king and Queen instead of one monarch.

    • @slitheryboi3097
      @slitheryboi3097 3 года назад

      So there could be 2 queens and one king, and vise versa?

    • @kluocduoc9835
      @kluocduoc9835 3 года назад +1

      @@slitheryboi3097 ...no

  • @lolerishype
    @lolerishype 3 года назад +10

    8:21 "Mom, I want to go see my friends"
    "No honey, we got lots of them at home"

    • @lastfirst5863
      @lastfirst5863 3 года назад +2

      And then the little one gets run over by another adult the second she turns around lmao

    • @lolerishype
      @lolerishype 3 года назад

      @@lastfirst5863 haha underrated comment

  • @milliondollarcash9585
    @milliondollarcash9585 2 года назад +1

    It’s so cool that termite’s have Queens and Kings

  • @TwilitbeingReboot
    @TwilitbeingReboot 3 года назад +78

    I recall you describing termites as "gummy worms" back around the founding of the first colony. So... maybe these can be called the Fiber Gummies?

  • @Denki_Bolt
    @Denki_Bolt 3 года назад +5

    Also my fire ant queen has a bunch of eggs. I'm so happy.
    My first fire ant colony.
    And I'm like only 18 lol.

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 3 года назад +28

    Two termites walk in to a bar
    ...
    And say "table for two please"

    • @peel8043
      @peel8043 3 года назад

      ?

    • @aaronburdon221
      @aaronburdon221 3 года назад +3

      @@peel8043 It was a joke about how termites would eat a wooden table. It's actually difficult typing this out because the joke was obvious. lol

    • @peel8043
      @peel8043 3 года назад

      @@aaronburdon221 but the table could be made of plastic or metal.

    • @noahdubridge1493
      @noahdubridge1493 3 года назад

      #Peel
      It is just a joke not to be to harsh

    • @peel8043
      @peel8043 3 года назад

      @@noahdubridge1493 i know, it just flew right over my head. I guess i just take stuff too seriously

  • @Kvelasquez.6384
    @Kvelasquez.6384 3 года назад +1

    Common signs of termite damage to a wall include:
    Small pin holes, where termites have eaten through the paper coating on drywall and/or wallpaper. ...
    Faint 'lines' on drywall. ...
    A hollow sound when you tap on the wall.
    Bubbling or peeling paint.
    Baseboards that crumble under slight pressure.
    Jammed doors or windows.
    Hope it helps!

  • @squidytheoctopus9925
    @squidytheoctopus9925 3 года назад +11

    AC question of the week: in ants, the life cycle goes from eggs, to larvae, to pupae, and then adult (worker/ majors/ reproductive). While in termites, they goes from eggs, to nymphs, to worker, and some of them can transform into soldier/ reproductive

  • @evilerniez
    @evilerniez 3 года назад +9

    I just started a termite feeder colony about 4 days ago

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 3 года назад +4

    I MISSED THE TERMITES SO MUCH!! 😭😭
    So glad that they’re back! 👏👏

  • @jasminahaverinen5759
    @jasminahaverinen5759 3 года назад +3

    Well here we are again.
    I just fell in love with termites.
    Amazing animals! Even cooler than ants!

  • @dariqaa
    @dariqaa 3 года назад +78

    Name it
    "Terminators II: Termite Boogaloo"
    Or:
    "Termita Magna"
    Whichever you think is best.

    • @Kirz7908
      @Kirz7908 3 года назад +4

      Terminator? lol Termite T-900

    • @dariqaa
      @dariqaa 3 года назад

      @@Kirz7908 Nice suggestion :D

    • @sgtsalt8280
      @sgtsalt8280 3 года назад

      i thought of the T800s

    • @paulandcousins9331
      @paulandcousins9331 3 года назад

      How about neo terminators 😂

    • @Bombur888
      @Bombur888 3 года назад

      *Wooden Boogaloo

  • @magick3460
    @magick3460 3 года назад +15

    I can't help but think of them cartoonishly devouring a whole house in seconds

  • @icutthings649
    @icutthings649 3 года назад +18

    Termites are my favourite , sad to see them get bodied by ants all the time

  • @ohhoworiginal
    @ohhoworiginal 3 года назад +1

    Gamu-gamo! Flew around the ceiling lights a lot when I was growing up.

  • @TacticalAnt420
    @TacticalAnt420 3 года назад +7

    When can we have an update on the bee project?

  • @disgustinglymad
    @disgustinglymad 3 года назад +8

    It should be called the " The Lumbers" since wood is their food and building material.

    • @solmoman
      @solmoman 3 года назад

      "The homosexual lumberjacks"

    • @JuanMota780
      @JuanMota780 3 года назад

      69 homosexual lumberjacks yes

  • @serval9114
    @serval9114 3 года назад +74

    The only insect keeping I’ve ever done is keeping irritating crickets to feed to my lizard...
    (Termites seem much cooler)

    • @Dragonemperess
      @Dragonemperess 3 года назад

      Made the switch to dubias and never looked back. Worth it, soooo worth it.

  • @raymondtamayo2112
    @raymondtamayo2112 3 года назад +4

    Antscanada:says termites are cooler than ants.
    His ant colony's:beg for your life in ant

  • @the_legend5
    @the_legend5 3 года назад +5

    Is it just a coincidence that I got recommend his old termite colony video a few days ago.
    Or the RUclips algorithm knows everything.

    • @thefrogggy100
      @thefrogggy100 3 года назад +1

      The RUclips algorithm knows all.

  • @milx7210
    @milx7210 3 года назад +5

    is no one gonna talk about how he brought back the intro?! Damn that thing is nostalgic

  • @GA1313E
    @GA1313E 3 года назад +7

    Question of the week:
    Termites mate for life, forming a couple called the King and Queen, while ants have no king as the males die after mating, leaving the widowed queen to create the colony alone.

    • @truetheboyman1629
      @truetheboyman1629 3 года назад +1

      That’s a statement not a question....

    • @GA1313E
      @GA1313E 3 года назад +1

      @@truetheboyman1629 yeah? Its my answer to the question of the week ;).

  • @hugoalvord2779
    @hugoalvord2779 3 года назад +3

    Im so excited to see more about these cool termites!

  • @LePumpkinBoi
    @LePumpkinBoi 3 года назад +16

    he was antsCanada and now he’s termitecanada

  • @senkisammiches7528
    @senkisammiches7528 3 года назад +10

    I'm a bit late but how about naming those termites "The embarked chambers"

  • @freckledcracker1481
    @freckledcracker1481 3 года назад +4

    "The Terminal"
    Boom. Hands down best name for their home.

  • @strawberrybun030
    @strawberrybun030 2 года назад

    I dunno why this made me laugh so much 😂 8:21
    “Get over here Timmy the big man is with his camera again “

  • @miguelsalandanan3671
    @miguelsalandanan3671 3 года назад +6

    Ac Question of the week: are there any backup kings when the king died in the termites?

  • @alexcallan07
    @alexcallan07 3 года назад +26

    The og intro omg!! 😆

  • @ElPikminMaster
    @ElPikminMaster 3 года назад +18

    You had a Fire Nation and a current Phoenix Empire. Let's have an Earth Kingdom!

  • @quixotika3232
    @quixotika3232 2 года назад +1

    This is what science is all about! Journeying into the depths of the unknown to hopefully extract some answers out. If all goes well we could get some solid methods of raising them like we do with ants. I look forward to your discoveries!

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 3 года назад +35

    Since these are fungus growers, it reminds me of Ant-Man and the Pym Particles. So let's name the colony...
    *THE PYM FUNGICLES*

    • @tomnovy3476
      @tomnovy3476 3 года назад +1

      WHAT THE ABSOLUTE HE-

    • @glendwinnomel219
      @glendwinnomel219 3 года назад

      Eeeeeeh idk i kinda also agree with that but i agreed with a other name

  • @sfsarea9031
    @sfsarea9031 3 года назад +17

    1 second of silence for that lone termite

  • @playdude5858
    @playdude5858 3 года назад +6

    "Name Them "The Wooden Ghosts" Cuz they look like ghosts and eat wood.."

  • @JossRyan1991
    @JossRyan1991 3 года назад

    There's a reason why this guy gets millions of views on his videos. Top quality.