The Return Of TAP! – The Ant Pod

Listen to the best ant keeping podcast on the Internet: The Ant Pod!

In this episode of the AntPod, the hosts celebrated the return of their show after a year-long hiatus, promising more viewer interaction and content. Host Alex and his guests, Lyn and Jake (aka antimatters), discussed various topics related to ant keeping.

The episode opened with a tragic update from Lyn about the death of one of her queen ants, which had thrived until a sudden and unfortunate event. The colony, previously strong with over 150 workers, faced a rapid decline.

The conversation also covered the mishaps and challenges faced by other ant keepers, including Jake’s experience with the deaths of several of his ant colonies during the winter, attributing the losses possibly to mistakes in hibernation or environmental factors. Despite the setbacks, there was a focus on the positive developments in their ant-keeping practices, including successful transfers and integrations of new colonies.

The hosts delved into the broader trends in the ant-keeping hobby, noting the increased availability and diversity of ant species, which has grown significantly, allowing keepers to venture into keeping more exotic species. This includes a rise in popularity of bull ants and advancements in nest designs and materials, providing better living conditions for the ants.

Throughout the episode, the panel emphasized the importance of ethical ant keeping, recognizing the need to treat these creatures with the respect they deserve. They highlighted new innovations in ant farm equipment, including modular nests which facilitate the natural behavior and health of ant colonies.

As the podcast wrapped up, plans for future episodes were discussed, intending to tackle topics like managing large ant colonies and the intricacies of keeping ants in various types of enclosures, from vivariums to incubators.

The episode concluded with an open call for listener questions and stories, reinforcing the AntPod’s commitment to community engagement!


What Is The Ant Pod? 🤔

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The Ant Pod is an audio podcast dedicated to the magical hobby of ant keeping! Originating from the creative mind of the extremely popular ant keeper Ant Holleufer (Alexander Holleufer), The Ant Pod has quickly become the most popular podcast of its kind!

In every episode of the podcast, Alexander is joined by a different set of hosts and ant keeping personalities, such as famous YouTubers, TikTokers, ant nests makers, and ant sellers. In a nutshell, everyone with a passion for this amazing hobby!

They get together to talk about everything ant keeping, from the most basic ant facts, to some of the most insightful information you can find out there! Experience what it’s like to own an ant keeping business, to care for exotic and extremely hard-to-keep ant species, or simply to learn something new about the hobby of keeping ants as pets!

So, what are you waiting for?! Give a listen to the most popular ant keeping podcast on the entire World Wide Web, and listen to some extremely interesting conversations you definitely cannot miss!

You’re not just listening to a podcast, you’re becoming part of a community that shares your passion for these fascinating creatures! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something truly extraordinary!


The Ant Pod Hosts

Ant Holleufer: Youtube, Instagram, TikTok

Anty Matters: Youtube, Shop

Ninuturu: Youtube


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