Using TERMITE COLONIES to Grow Edible MUSHROOMS (Experiment)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I'm attempting to use termite colonies to grow termite fungus. The process of how the termites construct their fungus combs has been very intriguing and something that hasn't yet been filmed in 4K UHD before. This is Part 4 of our Termite Series featuring Macrotermes gilvus termite colonies that actively farm Termitomyces fungus on combs within their nests. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution. #Termites
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I'm a huge fan of fungi, they are so fascinating. I think it's so fantastic that you are working with termites this way.
☝️Hit up the handle ☝️. He is reliable and ships shifty 🔞💊🍄🍫
@Canadian red ensign I haven't. It's on my list now, though. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
You know its a good series when you don't want it to end.
That but also don't want it to end because that means the termites die which would be sad
your god damn right
wrr
Yes
YES
I'm genuinely really liking this series on termites and fungi
Same irs so interesting
genuinely???
never thought i would ever read that sentence
Same
Same relly fun to Watch 😂
Honestly I love Antcanada, I have come to love and learn so much about bugs/insects/etc.
Termites have now become one of my favorite bugs.
Oh my word- YOU DID IT!
You've accomplished a new feat my friend, I hope you'll keep one of the colonies so we can watch their story continue to unfold. 🐜 ❤️
Thank you! Couldn't have done it without you, guys! Ant love forever!
@@AntsCanada did you ever make another video about that ant colony that might be a new species?
@@AntsCanada I bet in a few months you’ll invent a farm! Lets hope it happens :)
@@AntsCanada your vids and 🐜 keeping is amazing keep it up it 🐜 love forever
Lol
I've been loving this off brand adventure into termite keeping, it's been exciting and fun to watch slowly develop. I look forward to seeing these colonies thrive, even if they aren't ants.
Me too!
This so cool, always entertaining. I personaly enjoy insect hobby!
me too!
Thank you! Ant love forever!
@@AntsCanada what about all insect love?
Congratulations on your termites. Well wishes from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
well we hope he can take care of termite colonie with full protective area with baby powder so it wont happen again like previous first termite colonie he keep been destroyed by wild ants.
wrg
Love your content, AC!! Can't wait to see a more mature comb after this
In my country Cambodia, we farm it by getting the comb from termite and breaking into small piece and spread it on the soil for growing that mushroom.
I can’t wait to see the Video in one year where you are showing us how to make a soup out of the Mushrooms
These termites are also food for people in Zimbabwe. They collect them in as many as bucketfuls and roast them for consumption. I have eaten those mushrooms in one wet season in the mountains. Looks like I saw the termite mound as we were foraging and unfortunately there was a tiny snake taking shelter from the rain in there 😬
I don't like reptiles so u can imagine how quickly I was out of there.
Oh how interesting!
@@AntsCanada what is the Alliances name
While I'm sure that the mushrooms are tasty, you will never convince me that termites are. LoL! But that's interesting to learn. Thank you for the info. ✌🇨🇦🐜❤
@@sueparras6028 😂🤣😂 I get you. You can't convince my friends here that caterpillars are good but back home once they're in season you can buy them dried in supermarkets sharing a section with the beans.
What an accomplishment. I am very fascinated by this.
Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜
Low key i love the termite videos like ive never seen these kinda termites before watching these videos on them, secondly you are documenting actual termite behavior and activity something that Ive never seen done professionally, and finally if they are able to help humans instead if damaging homes I thought that was crazy and so fascinating
Personally, I doubt I'd ever get into this hobby as my job has me traveling often and even if not I doubt I'd be a good ant keeper, but these videos are fascinating. Keep it up!
Love your videos I'm from South Africa we have the same termites what I think is important is that the termites forage on green grass. They cut the grass into smaller pieces and take them down into their enclosure and I think this is important for their survival on the fungal growth.
You may need to keep the humidity up to keep any chance if mushrooms alive due to their constant need for moisture,however,always check that it will be suitable for the termites too!
wait what
Yeah shrooms need high humidity, while termites... I dont know about termites ideal moisture 😅
i thought they have the same conditions
@@Weisstron Termites rarely leave the nest apart from foraging.Mushrooms are always outside of the nest with different temperatures and humidity readings
It;s better to not manipulate the humidity yourself. The termites know what the fungus needs far better than we ever could, and as you can see, they only build the pillars of life in sealed chambers where only they themselves can cut open holes or seal off openings to control the humidity. Messing with humidity yourself and taking control away from the termites would probably only spell doom for the fungus.
This pillar of life is amazing! I cannot wait for them to grow their fungus and become large colonies with a possible terrarium!
Can't wait to see how the combs are faring in a year and if any mushrooms are sprouting, nice work AC!
Thank you! Me, too!
This channel is the best! When I first saw a video of this channel in my recommendations, I didn’t really bother watching it. Then, I saw another one, and I decided to watch one. When I watched one, I regretted my decisions not watching that one video. And I then started to like ants and termites after watching these videos. Thank you AntsCanada, for changing my life! ❤ Ant love forever!
Thanks for watching! #AntLoveForever
I love these vids
More termites :D
In mushroom cultivation , mycelium is grown up in petri dishes and also repeatedly sampled to find not only the better growing up strains, but also to separate other ones that would compete with the one chosen 🙂👍
As a random thing to add. Springtails are often found in the wild, including around/in termite nests. It could be an idea once you have the ability too, to see if a colony of Macrotermes gilvus and springtails could co-habit. It could help reduce the outbreaks of mold on the fungal combs, as springtails often eat decaying forms of mold.
This is why I subbed for amazing stuff like this
Honestly antscanada should be a voice actor, I love his voice!
This series is so interesting! Keep up the good work💯
Seems like it’s gonna take quite some time for them to form into a MASSIVE colony. But hey that’s alright, we’ll be here patiently waiting an following thief journey which will make it all the more rewarding.
Video begins at 5:22
Ty
This has been the most exciting and interesting series since the meranoplus bicolor and golden empire mite series.(can’t think of a better word than series)
I'm LOVING these termites.
i rarely watch anything like this but this channel got me hooked
Welcome to AC family! #antloveforever
Can't wait to see the combs actually coming together. I do hope that colony E can get their comb outside the test tube and start filling up the rest of their box. I'm also curious about what your plans are for when they need a bigger terrarium. Or just more building material.
Me, too! Man, I gotta start planning!
@@AntsCanada did you see the message?
I'm enjoying this series on termites so much! I did not know how invested I would get in their lives, but I love seeing how they progress.
Nice! Since you couldn't have Leafcutter Ants, Termites came in, Fungus coming! Good Job!
I know right?! Perfect!
I love it how they stained the glass test tube with soil so they have easier time walking on it since they find glass to slippy for their tiny termite feet.
it would be really interesting to see a series starting a wasp colony in my opinion
I think its both hilarious and somewhat endearing that he uses such dramatic/cinematic music and sound effects for these little teeny bugs. It really makes it engrossing and more entertaining. I just think its funny he uses horror movie sound effects for bad things, and super happy sound effects for good things. Its fun and silly but totally enjoyable.
This is so great news also a update on the ant colonies please
i love termites now
Now uh Mikey, how exactly are you going to remove the test tubes at this point? Love the videos and good luck!
Here's the fun part! You don't!
(At least with my brain. He's smart i think he'll figure something out.)
he can just dump them out of the tube
Same question
I actually don't know! Lol! What makes it harder is the termites will eventually create a ROYAL CHAMBER where they imprison the royals in a single space creating openings only big enough for the workers to fit through. If they choose to make the founding test tubes the royal chamber, we're screwed because the queens would eventually blow up in size and not fit at all in the test tubes! I have some time to think!
I like the termites as much a ants! Slightly better since the prince/king don't die instantly after mating!
You've taught me a lot about insects. thank you
You could like get a bunch of those termite colonies and farm the mushrooms and you could have tons of them!!
One does not hunt a mushroom. One forages for mushrooms. Love seeing these little guys grow :)
Hunting for mushrooms is OK as an artistic liberty sort of thing.
Woah! This is a very great video! Keep it up.
Thank you #AntLoveForever
- Yes, that's a proud moment 👏🏽 🙌🏽 ❤️!! Good job !! I hope they survive. I'd like to try some of their mushrooms 🍄 that's for SURE !!!
First hour squad wya
same
Same
Pouring coffee before the show
Same
We been here in the first 10 minutes
I love how Antscanada never forgets to give us educational facts that I actually plan to use in the future for pets!!!♡♡♡:)
Edit: I love your videos Antscanada!!!!:)
i realy like this termites series and im a fan for 10 years
Love this series. Underappreacatied species!
I’m always captivated by the termite videos, I drop everything to watch the updates. Thank you so much for taking great of your colonies and letting us be a part of the journey!
If you like an ant game try playing empires of the undergrowth the game that the mobile game ripped off
they have a symbiotic relationship then with the fungus, the fungus feeds them and gets cultivated by the termites. how beautiful without either neither would survive
amazing as always I used to watch you as a kid
4:05
You could say the termites has cultured culinary skills
Hi I just want to ask, could you make video about all your ants/animals, maybe even make regularly "summary" video every one or two months?
Because honestly I'm curious what happened to carpenters ants that were still in test tubes (since last time we saw them) especially Antless Queen no5
[week 22]
I mean series like this would be great for newcomers that want to catch up and have quick learn about your ants/animals (and overall your channel) without being "forced" to watch many ~20 minutes videos.
Would also help you with making content because you would get 1 week every 1-2 months without creating new original video which could be nice brake for you without extended editing and scripting.
YEEESSS, finally, someone with brain cells
i know you're only recommending summary vids which i totally agree but about the carpenter ants....queen no.5 was unfertile so he had to put her down sadly and all the other ants colonies except 1(which was also later freed) and 7 were set free
@@goldenplayz1582 Can I ask you how do you know? Also if this is true this is even more of the reason why do we need regular update videos because regular viewers will never learn about that.
And personally I hoped he will try to keep her alive until next nuptial flight to see if she still was able to be fertilized.
@@nieznajomy4398 i only heard it on one of the videos about them
@@goldenplayz1582 Honestly I don't remember that but maybe because I didn't watched all his live streams.
I'm glad that three of the colonies are starting their fungus combs! It is always exciting to see more updates. I enjoy watching termites and ants. Happy Holidays.
Hiiii
Fun fact Scaptotrigona depilis a bee is getting into the fungi game. they proto-farm fungi "planting and active harvesting, but no as of yet recorded cultivation."
i love you video keep up
Thanks🐜🐜🐜
if the termites grow the fungus and become A comb with white buds try to give the other colonys buds one each if the plan is good consider antscanada the first to grow termite fungus! (Yay!)
Keep up your fame antscanada 👍
Alright I'ma try this ant game. Loving this fascinating series!
If you want an actual ant game check out Empire of the Undergrowth which this game is ripping off 0:55
last day on vacation. using that time to watch antscanada
Thanks for watching! #AntLoveForever
@@AntsCanada, what I think you should do is raise a colony of Tropical Fire Ants, as their pretty cool and I haven't seen anyone raise them. #AntLoveForever
What's sad is that these termites are going to be food for the ants
Uh no they arent buddy
@@dukeofthedance8062 YEEESSS ANOTHER PERSON WITH COMPLETE BRAIN CELLS
I'm so glad I found this channel. I was really into ants as a child, and I guess I had mostly forgotten that. Here I am as an adult, finding so much joy in your videos and learning more about ants than I ever have. Thank you!
First hour squad
👇(Yes i liked it)
Second like cuz I'm 3 mins in
Finally he did it
Under 10 year squad
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Keep documenting this I've never seen this anywhere else happen
Are you fan of Termite now ? :(
Yes he is..
I am a new ant keeper. You basicly are my hero
Ants Canada! It’s very irresponsible of you to allow a sponsored that is a total scam and to show misleading CGI animations especially since this game is steeling asset and music from an actually good ants game (Empire’s of the Undergrowth)
Do I miss seeing ants more often? Sure. But I'm enjoying the termites as well, so there's no complaints. I mean, this channel got me taking care of isopods and paying ore attention to ants when I come across them outside, so there will be no complaints about variety coming from me.
Get your early ticket here
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1:01 empire of the undergrowth
Your sponsor is a bad game, is another Mafia City clone.
At least they paid you.
new content starts at 5:20
I love your videos but this sponsorship is totally unacceptable. It’s completely misleading and promoting the big corporations that are stealing from actually good indie ant games
In mushroom cultivation, mycelium is grown in petri dishes and repeatedly sampled to find not only the best growing strain, but also to separate all other strains that would compete with the one chosen. I wonder which would be more beneficial for termites: A variety of fungus strains, or just one? If there were multiple, would they be more resilient to disease, and if there were less, would that mean better growth overall?
First day colonizers and we're loving this series so much! Keep it going please! Love the content ❤️
Probably after this series ends... you could try invite some ant-biologist that is really studying ants and you could do some simple but educative QnA about ants, like which mites are totally harmfull for colony and how to avoid that, etc.
Up until you showing them this termite and see their reactions it will be totally blast and using the raw footage you had they probably could repeat the experiments and making the mushroom more available ?
AntsCanada becoming InsectoidCanada and I'm all for it
Me toooooo yeesss
I AM NOT.HE SHOULD MAKE A SECOND CHANNEL. This channel is for ants and the motto is Ant Love Forever. He should make 3 ant Videos a month and then an exstra video of a different topick.
Remember the termites are to be ant food… he’s gonna need a lot.
@@raijasuni7481 uhh yes extra Chanel yess for All things bugs and criters
@@guyincognito1406 yes Also his food if the mushroom farming goes well
thats termite mushroom taste soooo incredibly deliciouusssssss.!!!
people here call it, "jamur bulan" ( moon mushroom), jamur barat ( West Mushroom, since they appear when the wind blow to west).
i get so hyped when i see that u posted
Hello you are my favourite RUclipsr ever
Thank you! Ant love forever!
It's been a while since I watched you, and this video brought me right back!
Welcome back! Ant love forever!
Watching their fungus growing makes me feel as proud as if they're my own colonies
I love your nacrotytmes gilvus colony. I hope there fungus come grows.
-Look guys, i build a Pillar of Life!!!
-Gary, we already have one
-pppsh just let him have this one success
This is an excellent series and your narration and videography is the best!! But I would also like to add some constructive criticism, I understand that giving a recap of the series is important for new viewers but sadly almost 30-40% of you video goes about you catching up on the story and for those who have been following the story all along it's repetition and the video has less of what we want to see and more of what we have already seen. I understand recap is important but at least try to make it short or maybe add time stamps so we can skip the recap. Once again a big fan of your work and as you say .... ANT LOVE FOREVER!!!
mushroom and insect farms are humanitys best shot at surviving the next centuries. no surprise that nature figured that practice out millenia ago. very interesting experiment!
Wow i never see that fungus i catch 3 new termite in may house but they are ready new one
This guy just gave scientists soooo much information
When will he be in the history books
Don't y'all just love this guy...your kindness shines bright friend. We love Ants Canada
Just an extra note - once the mushroom has already "opened up" like that, it has already been releasing the spores, and it doesn't really matter to it if the mushroom is picked off or eaten.
I’m glad the Termites have gone so far! This video is amazing
love that all colonies are building the fungus combs hope you keep all the colonies and raise and love them like you do for all the amazing ant colonize's you have :)
dude, i bet you you're gonna win something if you make a research paper about these mushrooms and the termites that make them